My husband and I recently welcomed our first child, a son. Since several Rohingya women in our neighborhood were also expecting their first child, it was special to share the pregnancy and …
Recent Stories
The Bleeding Woman
After several Eid visits as I was walking home, a Rohingya man began to follow me and try to get my attention. At first I did not realize he was calling out to me so I ignored him, but after it was …
A Perilous Journey
Mimi is 12 years old and lived with her siblings and parents in the refugee camp in Bangladesh. Not long ago she got her first period. Her mother was worried that Mimi is no longer safe from being …
Explaining Jesus
“So…what exactly is Easter?” asked Shah. My ears pricked up, my drowsy haze suddenly wisped away. I pray a quick prayer that my Rohingya language would be coherent enough to actually explain what it …
Can Jesus help me, too?
Months ago, our friend called to say she was possessed by a demon and she was terrified. She did not want to be alone and asked if we would come sit with her. Immediately, we went to her …
Hope- it changes everything
In this country, refugees are not allowed to access the local education system, so they are left to find options that are set up by their own community and/or NGO (Non-Government Organizations) or …