"Welcome to 'All You Can Carry', a monthly podcast that explores stories of adversity, hardship and hope from within the global refugee community. Each episode, we'll hear from refugees past and present about their journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and their hopes for the future. Join us as we hear tales of courage, compassion, and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. You’ll meet the staff and volunteers of the organizations that work with refugees day to day, the lawmakers involved in setting policy, and local community...
Few countries have a more complicated recent history than that of Iraq. From the war with Iran that lasted most of the 1980s, to the first gulf war in the early nineties, and then the 2003 US invasion that led to regime change and the toppling of Saddam Hussein, our guest today has lived his life...
Published 10/29/24
On this episode, Sharifah Shakira talks about her experience as a Rohingya refugee, and the struggle of the Rohingya people in the face of repression and violence in Myanmar. *Warning: This episode contains references to sexual violence and family separation, and is not suitable for all...
Published 08/12/24