Monthly Archives: October 2016

Syrian teenager flees guns and wins chance to study in Turkey

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Photo caption: Chemical engineering student Rawan, 19, from Syria, has qualified for one of UNHCR’s DAFI scholarships and will complete her tertiary education in Turkey.  © UNHCR/Ali Unal

My piece for UNHCR

http://www.unhcr.org/news/latest/2016/10/5808cbc74/syrian-teenager-flees-guns-wins-chance-study-turkey.html

Mother’s dedication inspires 20-year-old to academic success in Turkey

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My story for UNHCR

http://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2016/10/57f262964/mothers-dedication-inspires-20-year-old-academic-success-turkey.html

Photo:Fatima (left) and and fellow student Rawan take a moment to relax in the park. Fatima is hoping to study for a masters and a PhD, and plans to returns to Syria when the war is over.  © UNHCR/Ali Unal