Flight To Seek Safe Haven

Every year hundreds of thousands of people leave their own countries and flee to other countries. People who have to leave their countries for political, economic or religious reasons are called Refugees. They usually have no choice.

Some Refugees leave their homeland because of hunger. They know they will die if they won't leave; there isn't enough food to eat. Others leave because of war. They are afraid they will be killed if they stay. Some refugees leave because of their religion, race or political ideas cause serious problems for them. Sometimes, religious, racial or political minorities are persecuted by larger groups. Members of such minorities leave because they will be imprisoned or killed if they stay.


Kurdish Refugees

Some refugees flee to countries close to their homeland. They resettle in neighbouring countries because they want to return to thier homes after the danger is over. Other refugees resettle in countries far away from their homeland. They do this for the reason that they may not be able to return to their country again.


An outdoor activity with Iraqi Refugees

It is not easy to make a new life, but most refugees get help. They are given a place to live and food to eat until they find jobs. They are given Government assistance until they are able to stand on their toes in a new land. It's not that easy to start and with no choice to be a refugee, they have to face all these kinds of struggles. The experiences they have been through keep haunting them within their inner selves no matter where they are. Even they wanted so hard to get rid of those traumas they've encountered, it lingers in their minds always.


A Cambodian Refugee

Most Refugees look forward to the future in their new country. They work very hard and are thankful for the opportunity to start a new life.

Aren't you lucky, you aren't a Refugee! I hope that this will give a clearer view about your concepts on who a Refugee is, and why they are called Refugees. Some people may not have an idea about the impact of being a refugee.

I hope that this passage may open the minds of some readers who haven't got any closer contacts nor experience with REFUGEES.

Maasalama! Ciao! Sumnang loo!

Okun Charan! Shukran! Cam' en!


Taken with Iraqi/Sudanese Refugee Ss