Redefining Refugee
There are nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world, the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. With these record-high numbers, it is more important than ever before to learn about refugees and get involved any way we can. Redefining Refugee is a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief (GRMR). GRMR is a non-profit organization at the University of Florida, led by students passionate about the refugee crisis and dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of refugees, locally and abroad. Join us as we speak with special guests to learn more about the refugee crisis, highlight the voices of refugees, and find out how we can help. No action is too small, and together we can make a difference. Learn more at www.grmruf.org
Redefining Refugee
Basma's Story | Redefining Refugee Episode 2
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GRMR/ Basma Alawee
Join us for our second episode of Redefining Refugee, a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief at the University of Florida.
This episode, we speak with Basma Alawee, an engineer from Iraq who became a refugee and resettled in the United States in 2010. Since then, she has become an activist and advocate for refugees, a writer, and an educator. We discuss her life before she became a refugee, how she became a refugee, what the process of resettlement was like for her, the legal issues refugees face, and the humanitarian work Basma does.
Join us to increase your knowledge about the refugee crisis and hear Basma's story. Thank you for listening!