My Refugee Story
Embark on a journey of strength and hope with “My Refugee Story,” a podcast by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Belgium.
Immerse yourself in remarkable stories shared by five refugees who have found a new home in Belgium.
We discover their personal experiences as they were forced to flee and what happened next when they arrived to Belgium.
Podcasting since 2023 • 5 episodes
My Refugee Story
Latest Episodes
Alphonse
In the fifth episode of My Refugee Story, we sat down with Alphonse Munyaneza, a long-serving UNHCR staff member, a refugee and a champion of refugee inclusion. Alphonse’s 32-year experience in field locations across the world with...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:08
Obada
In the fourth episode of My Refugee Story, we chat with Obada Otabashi, a Syrian entrepreneur and founder of ‘We Exist’. Obada arrived in Belgium in 2015 after a long and difficult journey. Explore how his mother’s timeless recipes...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:50
Sofiia & Christophe
In the third episode of My Refugee Story, we speak with Sofiia, a Ukrainian journalist who found safety in Belgium, and Christophe, the founder of Euractiv who welcomed Sofiia in his home together with his wife. This is their share...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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