Refugee Stories

Refugees are innocent human beings forced to flee their homes and communities.  Facing physical, mental, and emotional  trauma, refugees confront amazing obstacles during their escape from persecution and war. The stories of their flight are remarkable.  You can read some of their stories below.

Afghanistan

Hashmat Saddat Struggles to find Peace for his Family, an interview by Hilary Langford

Former Yugoslavia

A young doctor's reflections on the causes of war in Sarajevo, by Zlatko Haveric

Sudan

Michael, a young refugee from Sudan, recently arrived in New Hampshire. This is his story.