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.
My Refugee Story
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 coupled with his entrepreneurial streak led him to create ‘We Exist’ – a unique restaurant, catering company and hub for newcomers seeking employment opportunities.
HOST
Our podcast’s host, Maeve Patterson, has worked with UNHCR since December 2015. She served as the head of communications in Brussels and is now based in London.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
We Exist: https://weexist.be/
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MUSIC CREDITS
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