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Saleem’s story

Saleem, arrived in Scotland when he was 18. He is now studying an HNC in...

Marwa’s story

Marwa is a Media and Journalism student who was forced to flee Syria when she...

Zada’s story

Zada came to Glasgow from Bosnia in 1992. Now, more than 20 years later, Zada...

Sanaa’s story

Sanaa, originally from Sudan and a mum of three, fled her home in Khartoum in...

Ruba’s story

Ruba is a teacher and interpreter from Syria. She is one of our Refugee Festival...

Mohammed’s story

“I arrived in Scotland with nothing but my family who mean the world to me....

Helen’s story

Seeking asylum can be very tough on families. Living with ongoing uncertainty and anxiety can...

Itai’s story

Itai is a community spokesperson from Zimbabwe. He volunteers with the Voices Network in Glasgow,...

Feroz’s story

Feroz, 21, is from Afghanistan. In 2015-16, he and his father cycled across the world...

Alaa’s story

Alaa is a chef from Syria, living in Glasgow. He supported Refugee Festival Scotland 2019...