Education
Afghanistan
My Father Was a Member of the Taliban
Because I am almost fourteen and the oldest son, I am responsible for our family.
Afghanistan
The Taliban Slaughtered Gay Men like Animals
It was hard to be gay in my country. You can’t live as a [free] man.
A West African Country
I Left Because of Religious Conflict
I wanted to stay in Africa, but I wanted my life to be secure, so I came to Europe.
Iran
I Brought my Koran and Prayer Rug with Me
We left Iran because we are Afghans.
Syria
They Kept Killing — They Killed so Many
ISIS began invading our village on the first day of the revolution.
Afghanistan
My Uncle Said, “I Can't Cut Off Anyone’s Head”
They took my uncle and he’s been gone for six years.
Afghanistan
Girls Have No Value Here
After our father died, we had no one to protect us.
Afghanistan
Twice We Were Poisoned at School
It is my wish to resume my education.
Afghanistan
We Never Imagined We'd Live in a Tent
We left our country because the Taliban tried to kill my husband several times.
Iran
For the Safety of Our Children
Wife, mother of three. Now a refugee seeking a better future for her family.
An Islamic Country
Teachers Were At Risk
She was targeted by the Taliban for teaching school.
Medina · Afghanistan
Why We Flee: Because We Are Shia, They Want to Destroy Us
I just want to live in a safe place where everyone can live in peace.
Iraq
MAHOMMAD
Mahommad is five-years-old and just moved here.
Iraq
TIBA
Tiba exudes joy.
Iraq
SAKINA
Sakina’s favorite thing about being in America is that it is safe and she gets to go to school.
Iraq
MOHANED AND ZAINAB (3/3)
In September 2016, Mohaned & Zainab arrived in Binghamton, Alabama with nothing.
I Am More Than a Number
Watch me fold this plane…
Syria
KHALDIEH
The Boat was Sinking
Our Greatest Weapon is Love
Our greatest weapon against all workers of terror is love.
Syria
My Children's Childhood Has Gone with The War
I came from Syria from the city of Aleppo. I was a math teacher in Aleppo’s high schools.