Disease-Free and Better Future for My Children
Necva was only 11 years old when she first came to Türkiye. As the little girl of a family under temporary protection, her life…
Finding Safety and Growth: Our Journey from Afghanistan
We came here from Afghanistan because our lives were in danger there. We had no other choice. There were many problems. I mean, especially…
An Afghan Refugee’s Tale
“They attempted to kill me while I was praying. I lost three fingers. When the torment became unbearable, I brought my wife and children…
Enduring Hardship: Leyla’s Tale of Resilience
Due to political and security concerns, my husband and I fled Iran nine years ago. We are from Iran’s Kurdistan province. My husband was…
A Life of Challenges: A Journey of Resilience and Safety
My life has been extremely difficult ever since I was a child. I’ve had burn marks on my body since I was 12 years…
Cultivating Hope: Karim’s Life in Türkiye
I am Karim. I fled Afghanistan and came to Van, Türkiye in 2010. One year after my arrival, we survived a huge earthquake in…
Dreams of the Future: A Path from the Streets to the Classroom
When my family and I arrived in Kayseri, Turkey, I was only 7 years old. I had to help my father with his work…
Nergis’s Story: New Hopes and Opportunities
I and my family were living in Iran. I graduated from high school with honors but was not admitted to a university. So, I…
From Syria to Turkey: A Teacher’s Journey
In Syria, I was a teacher. I worked with kids for 30 years and had the best days of my life with children in…
Masume’s Story
My family and I fled from the Taliban. First, we went to Iran, where we lived for 15 years. Well, there was no war…
