Asylum seeker and artist with a disability sees a new opportunity in life

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Far from just being a challenge, an asylum seeker from El Salvador who sustained a spinal cord injury, now sees new opportunity in his life. He shares his story through words, music and through his visual art.

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DIME: Lyrics in Spanish and an English translation is below:

DIME

Para que no caigan tus ánimos, levantando ánimos.
 
Dime porque estas triste, si la vida da mil vueltas. Puede que no ...
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Refugee/Immigrant & Disability Series, The Post Traumatic Growth Initiative

Memory Mdala: A young poet shares her story

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Memory Mdala, is a young poet and refugee from Burundi who lost her vision at an early age. She shares a clear message that, “Disability is not inability.”

Her writing is below:

From Darkness to Determination

My name is Memory Mdala. I am a 24-year-old refugee Burundi but currently living in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi. I was born in the camp after my parents fled ...

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Refugee/Immigrant & Disability Series, The Post Traumatic Growth Initiative

Bagalwa Abdul, a refugee from Malawi whose hopes and dreams are expressed through his visual art..

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He encountered many challenges growing up. However, he refused to give up. Despite living with a disability, he continues to work as a carpenter and as a visual artist. Even with his many difficulties, he still dreams of growing his talents and creating a better future for his children.
My Story-Bagalwa Abdul
My name is Bagalwa Abdul. I am a virtual artist, carpenter, painter, and a father ...
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My Story – Kabosi Ali

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My name is KABOSI ALI. I am 20 years old, male, and originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. I have been living in Malawi since 2022 as a refugee. I started my music career in 2023 through a group of young refugees called WANYABI Dancer. Through this group, I have had the opportunity to perform at events such as the Tumaini Festival, World Refugee Day, and many other ceremonies and community events.
I was not born with a disability. My life ...
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Refugee/Immigrant & Disability Series, The Post Traumatic Growth Initiative

Sarah’s Journey-Deep Game

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Meet with our lead character, Sarah, a 37-year-old disabled Syrian female refugee with a secondary education who had to flee her country of origin in 2015 due to the conflict in her homecountry, Syria. Sarah embarks on a strenuous and challenging journey, predominantly by land, as we witness her experiences in various countries.

This cinematic journey is an adaptation of our board game, set to release in 2024. Through Sarah’s perspective, our film explores the adversities she faces due to her ...

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