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All You Can Carry
Amaanah Refugee Services
6 episodes
9 months ago
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 in the constant shadow of war. Ahmed Abdulmajeed arrived in the United States from Iraq in 2012, where he was working as a doctor in Baghdad. After reporting corruption in the hospital where he wor...
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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 in the constant shadow of war. Ahmed Abdulmajeed arrived in the United States from Iraq in 2012, where he was working as a doctor in Baghdad. After reporting corruption in the hospital where he wor...
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All You Can Carry
"There are things that we carry that we are not ready to say yet." - Ahmed Abdulmajeed
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 in the constant shadow of war. Ahmed Abdulmajeed arrived in the United States from Iraq in 2012, where he was working as a doctor in Baghdad. After reporting corruption in the hospital where he wor...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

All You Can Carry
"Our minds and hearts are still there." - Sharifah Shakira
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 audiences.* Find out more about Sharifah’s organization at https://www.rohingyawomen.com Learn more about Amaanah Refugee Services and our mission at https://amaanahservices.org Podcast produced by Ozeal ...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

All You Can Carry
“You’re new. Come sit with us.” - Christina Degbo and Fabiola Martinez
This month, Christina Degbo and Fabiola Martinez join the podcast to discuss the challenges faced by refugee students in Houston Public Schools, and how the Amaanah Teach360 program works to make things better. Across our school districts, committed teachers and school administrators are working to accommodate the refugee population. It’s a lot to ask, given the challenges presented by language, culture and the traumatic experiences they have had. Learn more about Amaanah Refugee Se...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

All You Can Carry
‘Accidental Sisters’ - Kimberly Meyer
This month Dr Naifa Busaidy talks to Kimberly Meyer, author of ‘Accidental Sisters’, her new book about the experiences of five refugee women who met on the Amaanah Transformed program. Support Amaanah at amaanahservices.org Apply for scholarships at amaanahservices.org/news/scholarship/
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1 year ago
37 minutes

All You Can Carry
“My life is on pause.” - Liza Yakubovska
Since 2022, half a million people have been killed or injured as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On the first episode of the Amaanah podcast, Liza Yakubovska joins us to talk about the war, her experiences leaving her home, and her life in Houston as a refugee. This episode is hosted by Richard Spragg from Amaanah Refugee Services. Find out more at amaanahservices.org.
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1 year ago
37 minutes

All You Can Carry
Welcome to All You Can Carry
"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 ...
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1 year ago
1 minute

All You Can Carry
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 in the constant shadow of war. Ahmed Abdulmajeed arrived in the United States from Iraq in 2012, where he was working as a doctor in Baghdad. After reporting corruption in the hospital where he wor...