Category Archives: In Their Own Words

Giving Thanks and Eating Kimchi

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Last Sunday, I worshiped with the Hanmaum Church in Durham, a Korean-American church. It’s always fun to be in a church where I need an interpreter. They also fed me some great food, including kimchi, so that’s a bonus. Earlier … Continue reading →

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In Their Own Words: A Refugee From Ethiopia

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Dahir Bedel had been in America for ten days at the time of the interview. The views expressed do not represent those of World Relief Durham or any affiliated partner. The interview has been edited to correct grammatical inaccuracies while still … Continue reading →

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In Their Own Words: a Refugee from Eritrea

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

An Eritrean refugee, who had lived in refugee camps in Ethiopia for six years before coming to the U.S., tells how he became a refugee. He had lived in the U.S. for about two weeks at the time of the … Continue reading →

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In Their Own Words: an Iraqi Refugee from Baghdad

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

If you clicked the link from our e-letter and are looking for the interview with the Eritrean Refugee, it’s on this page. Sorry for the inconvenience. This is the story of an Iraqi woman from Baghdad who did not want … Continue reading →

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In Their Own Words: Muhannad

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Muhannad is a 21-year-old refugee from Iraq. He had only been in the United States for a week when interviewed. He speaks some English, but the translator helped with most of this interview. The views expressed do not necessarily represent … Continue reading →

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