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migration stories – junior primarySyrian refugee children on the Island of Lesbos

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This story is called Refugee Crisis: Children’s Dreams. Primary aged children talk about the dangerous boat journeys they have made across the Mediterranean Sea. They talk about why their families chose to make these journeys and about their hopes and dreams for the future. CAFOD is the UK member of Caritas Internationalis. CAFOD’s partnership with Caritas Greece and the assistance they have given is mentioned. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is doing similar work with partners, Caritas Lebanon and Caritas Turkey.

FITTING IN: Janine’s story about coming to New Zealand


Janine Ramos and her family immigrated to New Zealand when she was seven years old. She recalls how she felt leaving her home country and the challenges she faced when she first arrived in New Zealand. Janine gives advice to students about how they can make newcomers welcome at school.

BELONGING: Randall’s story about coming to New Zealand


Randall Ramos was in Year 5 when his family immigrated to New Zealand from the Philippines. He recalls how his first year and a half at school in New Zealand was very hard because he knew very little English when he first came. He found it difficult to make friends. He shares the things that now make him feel like he belongs here. He gives advice to students about ways that they can welcome newcomers to their schools.

LEAVING IRAQ: Salam’s story about coming to New Zealand


Salam was only five years old when he left Iraq. The first place his family went to was Jordan. Salam and his family lived in Jordan for three years and while he was at school he learned some English words. It was still a shock when he arrived in New Zealand. Everything was very different from the Middle East. Salam talks about the importance of making friends in a new place.

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Choose a story to read from the bible that tells of a migration adventure. Perhaps try the story of Abraham (Genesis 12), Joseph (Genesis 37), Moses (Exodus 2), Ruth (Ruth 1), David (1 Samuel 21), Elijah (1 Kings 17), Israel in exile (2 Kings 17 and 24), Daniel (Daniel 1), or Joseph, Mary and Jesus moving to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhEDB_H0A8M

http://www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-schools





migration stories – upper primaryLuani Ammunson and his pepeha


Luani has a Samoan mother and a Māori father, and he recites his pepeha which links him to his ancestors and the waka on which they travelled to Aotearoa, New Zealand. He speaks first in Māori and then in English. He also shares about his pride in giving his pepeha.

Yusra and her Olympic dream


Yusra and her sister share their harrowing story of their boat journey between Turkey and Greece. It was fortunate that they were both members of the Syrian Olympic swimming development squad as they had to jump into the cold Mediterranean Sea and push their boat for three hours until it reached Turkey. Yusra is now training with the German swimming squad and is hopeful she will make the refugee swim team at the Rio Olympic Games.

Pope Francis and 12 Syrian refugees


In April 2016 Pope Francis visited a migrant camp on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Pope Francis reassured the people that they were not numbers, but people with ‘faces, names and individual stories’. He then took 12 Syrian refugees from three families back with him to Rome in his plane. The costs involved in resettling these three families in Rome will be met by the Vatican. Pope Francis hopes that his ‘gesture of welcome’ to these refugee families will encourage others to be generous in opening their hearts and countries to other asylum seekers.

Bishnu’s journey from Thailand to New Zealand


Bishnu speaks of his harrowing experience in a Bangkok detention centre where he lived for 16 months before obtaining a visa to New Zealand. When he left Thailand the only possessions he had were two sets of old clothes. Bishnu shares his first impressions of New Zealand and his hopes for the future. Note: There are no images with this story.

Caritas welcomes refugees in Athens


A spokesperson from CRS (Catholic Relief Services, USA) narrates the story of the care being offered to Syrian and Afghan refugees by Caritas Athens. Refugees are receiving help from interpreters, people running soup kitchens and people providing shelter.

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http://tracks.unhcr.org/2016/03/syrian-refugee-eyes-rio-olympics/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3543076/Pope-Francis-visits-refugee-camp-Lesbos-plans-TEN-migrants-Rome-leaves.html

https://www.ara.ac.nz/services-and-support/Learning-support/refugee-and-migrant-services/newcomer-stories/bishnu-pokhrel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wSwaqF8Lto



migration stories – secondaryWelcome toWellington -Helping formerrefugees settle


This video shows how the Church community has come together with the Red Cross to ensure refugees resettling in Wellington can arrive at a home that is furnished with love.

Te Pārihi o TeNgākau Tapu – Aparish of welcome


This video shows the community of Te Parihi o Te Ngākau Tapu showing great manaakitanga to Māori from other rohe, migrants from other countries and people of all backgrounds so all can find belonging in this place.

From stranger tofamily - St Peter'sCollege inPalmerston North


This video looks at the diverse experiences that new students from other countries have in coming to New Zealand and the way that these students find their feet and a sense of belonging over time in their new home.

Alaa’s dream: From Syria to Portugal


Alaa is a third year design student studying in Lisbon, Portugal. She is from Syria and left her home due to safety issues. She began her architecture degree in Damascus but had to put it on hold when she was forced to leave Syria. A scholarship with Global Platform enabled her to continue her degree in Portugal. Alaa lives with an elderly couple and says that she found life in Lisbon very different. She is now driven to completing her degree and one day helping out in Syria by rebuilding homes.

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http://tracks.unhcr.org/2016/03/a-dream-to-rebuild/



migration stories – secondaryHope lost on Nauru: Omid’s story


At the end of April in 2016, an Iranian refugee who had been detained in Nauru after attempting to enter Australia tragically died from self-inflicted injuries. Omid, as he was referred to in Australian news reports, said that he was exhausted and couldn’t take it anymore. The article looks at the refugee policies in Australia and mentions their refusal to accept New Zealand’s offer to take 150 extra refugees.

Girdhari’s pain leaving Bhutan


Forced to leave Bhutan with his family when he was 12, Girdhari’s story is one of pain and desperation. Staying in India at first with relatives for one month, the family then joined other homeless families in a journey into Nepal. Here they set up their own refugee camps before being relocated to a camp in the Morang district where they stayed for two decades. Girdhari’s story has a happier ending as he speaks of his delight in being resettled in Auckland. He mentions being made to feel welcome in Mangere after arriving. Now he lives in Christchurch with his family and friends. In the future Girdhari hopes to work for an organisation where he can help migrant communities.

Zarif’s journey from Afghanistan to Christchurch


Persecuted by the Taliban in his home country of Afghanistan, Zarif risked everything leaving his family behind and travelled alone to find a safe place to live. After two years of struggle and thousands of kilometres travelled by foot, boat, truck and plane, Zarif found his safe haven in New Zealand. His story details his journey from Afghanistan to Iran, then Pakistan, to Malaysia, held in Indonesia, detained in Nauru to ultimately arrive at the Mangere Resettlement Centre. Three years later Zarif’s family joined him and for the past decade they have enjoyed life in Christchurch.

Four New Zealand refugees tell their story


Four refugees explain the reason they left their home countries and how they settled in New Zealand: Mitra Rai and his family escaped Bhutan; Dr Hassan Ibrahim left Somalia when war broke out; Zeinap Hussein arrived in New Zealand as a refugee after leaving Somalia because of the very same war; and Aklilu Teklay spent twenty years as a refugee in Sudan before coming to New Zealand.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/world/australia/nauru-refugee-dies.html?_r=0

http://www.ara.ac.nz/services-and-support/Learning-support/refugee-and-migrant-services/newcomer-stories/girdhari-kadariyah

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/69390909/A-refugees-perilous-story-Afghanistan-to-Christchurch

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/71954641/Why-we-left-Refugees-tell-the-stories-of-their-journeys-to-New-Zealand



migration stories – secondaryFour refugees and their impact in New Zealand


The intriguing personal stories of four refugees that have come to New Zealand highlight their contribution to our society: Golriz Ghahraman from Iran now volunteers to help out in Auckland; John Roy-Wojciechowski from Poland arrived as an orphan and co-founded the company Mainzeal; Wondim Gebreyesus from Ethiopia came to New Zealand as part of the refugee quota and works in Starship Hospital; and Rachel Ibambasi from the Republic of Congo is training to be a welder at Auckland’s Unitec.

Hashem’s Mediterranean crossing from Syria to Sweden


Hashem Alsouki, a Syrian refugee, reveals his amazing journey across the Mediterranean Sea and through Europe to find his brother-in-law’s house in Sweden. After his house was destroyed, he left Syria in 2012 and endured a turbulent sea crossing to the coast of Italy. Then he faced other obstacles including train timetable issues and border crossings while all the time attempting to avoid the police. Hashem’s story includes a lot of detail and is made up of text and short videos.

Nazeh’s experience from Syria to Strathmore


Nazeh Diab and his family fled Damascus when government-backed militia found he had helped protesters that had been wounded during civil uprisings near his home. Nazeh tells of horrific destruction in his neighbourhood and how his family waited in Bangkok for two years until their refugee status had been granted. The process for refugees coming to New Zealand is explained and how families initially spend six weeks at the Mangere Refugee and Resettlement Centre adjusting to their new home. Nazeh’s family now lives in Strathmore.

Burying the dead: A Corporal Work of Mercy


An inspiring story of a British volunteer, Sakeeb Khan, who travelled to the Greek island of Lesbos to dig graves for refugees who didn’t make it to land. Sakeeb explains the emotional task he undertook and how difficult it was at times.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/71978514/Payback-time-What-refugees-are-really-worth

http://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2015/jun/09/a-migrants-journey-from-syria-to-sweden-interactive

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/71932025/The-road-from-Damascus-a-refugees-journey-from-Syria-to-Strathmore

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2016/01/29/british-volunteer-ends-up-burying-refugees-on-greek-island-of-lesbos/

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