Marcus’s story melds the legacy of his parents’ and grandparents’ refugee journeys with the opportunities he’s had growing up in Australia. Marcus spent his early years in the suburbs of Sydney...
Category - Stories of Freedom
Maria’s Story
Maria was born in Saigon in 1975, the same year the decades-long Vietnam War ended. Growing up in a post-war era meant she was surrounded by poverty and turmoil. In early 1987, Maria and her family were captured and...
Mirsada’s Story
Mirsada was born in the city of Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 1987. When she was still an infant her father passed away suddenly, leaving behind Mirsada, her brother and sister, and their mother...
Ravi’s Story
Ravi is the co-founder of Parliament on King, a social enterprise established in 2013 that offers a safe and caring space for refugees and people seeking asylum. Through the sharing of food, it builds community and...
Hani’s Story
Hani is a poet whose work is shaped by resilience, memory and hope. Through her writing, she shares stories of strength. Poetry allowed her to find her voice, and share her story with the world. It gave her the...
Barbara’s Story
Barbara, a local humanitarian aid volunteer, has become a beacon of hope and support for many Yazidi refugees who have found solace and strength in her embrace.
Emee’s Story
Emile and her six daughters escaped Iraq in 2014 after ISIS ravaged the northern parts of Iraq and Syria.
Awut and Akol’s Story
Meet Awut, the oldest of nine siblings, and mother to five children, originally from South Sudan.
Chnar’s Story
Living in Toowoomba with her parents, siblings, and grandmother, Chnar's life is a testament to the power of family. At just 20 years old, she finds herself shouldering the responsibility of being one of six siblings
Azzam’s Story
For four years, Azzam, his wife, and their eleven children sought refuge in Turkey alongside thousands of others from their community. It was a period fraught with uncertainty, yet amidst the chaos, their bond only grew...
