In this conversation, Sonia, Rasheed and Daniela Sepehri discuss the evolving refugee policies in Germany, the rise of far-right sentiments, and the implications of new laws on asylum seekers. Daniela highlights the historical context of Angela Merkel's welcoming stance towards refugees, the subsequent shift towards restrictive policies, and the alarming increase in violence against refugees. They also delve into the absurdities of airport procedures that hinder asylum seekers' rights and the government's failure to address these issues adequately. In this conversation, Daniela Sepehri discusses the challenges faced by asylum seekers in Germany, including forced labor laws, welfare cuts, and the impact of deportations. She emphasizes the need for a more humane approach to migration and highlights the potential of refugees to contribute positively to society. The discussion also touches on the perception of refugees and the systemic issues that perpetuate their struggles.

SPECIAL GUEST: Daniela Sepehri: Journalist and Activist

Some articles about the subject:

Are attitudes towards migrants changing in Germany?

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/52120/are-attitudes-towards-migrants-changing-in-germany

Future of the UE: What is important now in Afghanistan, Poland and Hungary

https://vorwaerts.de/international/zukunft-der-eu-was-afghanistan-polen-und-ungarn-jetzt-wichtig-ist

Public narrative and attitude towards refugees and other migrants

https://odi.org/en/publications/public-narratives-and-attitudes-towards-refugees-and-other-migrants-germany-country-profile/#:~:text=Most%20Germans%20do%20not%20have,moral%20%20obligation%20to%20%20protect%20%20refugees.

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) 

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Rasheed Ghalli, Sonia Nandzik-Herman

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SPECIAL THANKS:

To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

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Contact: ⁠[email protected]

In this episode, James Holeman and Abby Carpenter discuss their work with Battalion Search and Rescue, a humanitarian organization focused on finding missing migrants along the US-Mexico border. They share the origins of their organization, the challenges they face in their search operations, and the grim realities of migration, including the deadly consequences of current border policies. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the motivations behind migration and the systemic issues that contribute to migrant deaths. The conversation delves into the complex and often harrowing realities faced by migrants at the US-Mexico border, highlighting the impact of political changes on migration policies, the dangers encountered by children, and the role of militias. It also discusses specific cases, such as that of Elias Alvarado, and the grim statistics surrounding migrant deaths in the desert. The speakers emphasize the inadequacies of authorities in addressing these issues and the challenges posed by current asylum policies. The discussion concludes with reflections on the criminalization of humanitarian aid and the need for systemic change.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

James Holeman and Abby Carpenter - Battalion Search and Rescue

You can find Battalion Search and Rescue here: https://battalionsar.com/

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) 

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Rasheed Ghalli, Sonia Nandzik-Herman

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SPECIAL THANKS:

To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

This episode of Fractured explores the experiences of refugees in the Dadaab camp, the motivations behind writing 'City of Thorns', and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It highlights the challenges faced by refugees, the role of humanitarian organizations, and the complex dynamics within the camp, including safety concerns and the informal economy. In this conversation, Ben Rawlence shares his experiences and insights from his time in the Dadaab refugee camp, discussing the complexities of life for refugees, the cultural tensions between different communities, and the challenges faced by young leaders. He highlights the deteriorating conditions in the camp, the difficulties of returning to Somalia, and the misconceptions surrounding refugee needs in Western politics. Ben also reflects on the impact of his book and his ongoing efforts to support education and justice through initiatives like Black Mountains College.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Ben Rawlence -Founding director of Black Mountains College, Author “City of Thorns”

S04E03 EPISODE GUIDE: 

00:00:00 - In this episode

00:00:55 - Intro and title sequence

00:01:14 - Interview with Ben Rawlence

00:54:14 Outro and Closing Credits

You can find Ben’s books here:

City of Thorns: https://www.amazon.com/City-Thorns-Worlds-Largest-Refugee/dp/1250118735

Radio Congo:

https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Congo-Signals-Africas-Deadliest/dp/1851689656

The Tree Line:

https://www.amazon.com/Treeline-Last-Forest-Future-Earth/dp/1250270235

Check Black Mountains College:

https://blackmountainscollege.uk/

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) 

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Host: Rasheed Ghalli

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SPECIAL THANKS:

To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

In this conversation, Petra Molnar discusses the intersection of migration and technology, focusing on the implications of surveillance technologies, data colonialism, and the automation of immigration processes. She highlights the role of Israel in the global surveillance tech market, the testing grounds for these technologies, and the politics of fear that shape migration policies. Molnar also emphasizes the need for technology to assist rather than control migrants and shares insights from her upcoming book on community resistance.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Petra Molnar - Attorney, Anthropologist, Author “The Walls have Eyes”

S04E02 EPISODE GUIDE: 

00:00:00 - In this episode

00:00:55 - Intro and title sequence

00:01:15 - Interview with Petra Molnar 

00:59:30 Outro and Closing Credits

You can find Petra’s book on: https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Have-Eyes-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1620978369

Check Migration and Technology Monitor :

 https://www.migrationtechmonitor.com/

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) 

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Rasheed Ghalli

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SPECIAL THANKS:

To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

In this compelling episode of Fractured, we delve deep into the ongoing refugee crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border. Our guest, Anna Alboth, a journalist and human rights activist, brings firsthand insights into this humanitarian disaster. Anna has been working closely with refugees affected by this crisis and provides a unique perspective on the political, social, and human rights issues at play.

Anna discusses the complex geopolitical dynamics between Poland and Belarus, and how this conflict turned vulnerable populations into political weapons. She shares stories from the ground about the harrowing conditions refugees face—trapped in no man's land, caught between militarized borders, and subjected to extreme weather, violence, and neglect. Anna highlights the work of grassroots organizations, volunteers, and activists who are stepping in where governments have fallen short.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Anna Alboth - Activist, Journalist, Co-Founder of Grupa Granica

IMAGES FROM THE FIELD:

Karol Grygoruk- Photojournalist- RATS Agency, Poland

Douglas Herman- Photo/videojournalist- ReFOCUS Media Labs

Educate yourself further: 

Grupa Granica: https://www.instagram.com/grupagranica/

“Green Border” film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sfSUzVNNio

S04E01 EPISODE GUIDE: 

00:00:00 Interview from Polish-Belarusian border (part 1)

00:01:53 Studio interview with Anna Alboth

00:59:32 Interview from Polish-Belarusian border (part 2)

01:02:01 Outro and Closing Credits

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) 

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Rasheed Ghalli

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠ MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SPECIAL THANKS:

To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Yaiza Pardinas, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 
Contact: ⁠[email protected]

On the second anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion on Ukraine we joined the Ukrainian community in Greece as they marched through the streets of Athens to remind the world that there is an unprovoked and unfair war happening in Europe right now. We learned about some direct ways of supporting Ukrainians who stayed in the country and some not so obvious, like cultural diplomacy.

Watch the whole episode here: 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bVEeFH78yLWSYSZozxIP0?si=TU4Nh9brSSiX5JbmFlSeyw

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRUhRQ1QJE&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=11

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs (@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) 

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Rasheed Ghalli, Douglas Herman

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠ 

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center LesvosSUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode? 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

Through this Summer Short we would like to encourage you to learn more about the difficult topic of deaths on the Balkan route. We present to you some findings of independent investigative journalism which capture the neglect of authorities to document deaths of asylum seekers on the Balkan route. We speak to Stavros Malichudis who investigated the deaths on the Balkan route to learn how difficult the body identification process is.

Watch the whole episode here: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yzfRJqaiyuzlJ4M1f73Qv?si=V9G4i31IQMCMUy7Rv7w7WQ

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKpLFQ1LzqM&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=12

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs (@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms)

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Rasheed Ghalli

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠ 

MUSIC: 

Theme - "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional - "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode? 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

Stating the obvious that children should not be growing up in refugee camps doesn’t change the reality that in Greece almost every child during the asylum procedure lived in deplorable conditions in island or mainland camps. And what comes next is frequently even worse as the homelessness problem in Greece increases. To close our Summer Shorts we’re talking about this issue to Kayra Martinez - a founder of Love Without Borders.

Watch the whole episode here: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YNhPd3Rfd0rSsa9mNMgwp?si=nOAAat3tSsi2d2VtHBcLrQ

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gzrnw_bCtB8?si=q1s7Ys6C42LPypY0

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms)

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Hamad Alshamsi

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠ 

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

In this Summer Short we explore the topic of trauma, memory and identity through the psychological and emotional experience of conflict and forced displacement. Our guest is a National Geographic Explorer Photojournalist Hailey Sadler who has worked across the Middle East, Africa, Southern Asia and the US.

Watch the whole episode here: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1K0NfpP4ADPxciLs01ZQr8?si=QFY95A_SSOGPEry1Yqnp-Q

Youtube: https://youtu.be/coBsVa5DpcM?si=Qi3JeWXHvue8iZOw

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms)

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Rasheed Ghalli

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠ 

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT: 

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]

In this episode of our Summer Shorts ReFOCUS founders: Sonia Nandzik-Herman and Douglas Herman describe the situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Despite being one of the largest forcibly displaced communities in the world, Rohingya haven’t seen any improvement to their situation for decades. Neither in their home Myanmar nor in countries hosting them. 

Watch the whole episode here: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RK8mqnYZceFVOWp2TXlzZ?si=sanBQnpsSuCynqaLHgXriw

Youtube: https://youtu.be/-31htu5b74M?si=xsTR8wOk10QgU9e8

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs 

(@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms)

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Host: Rasheed Ghalli

Production Family: 

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: 

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman 

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman 

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠ 

MUSIC: 

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound) 

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

OUR PARTNERS:

Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

SUPPORT: 

This podcast is the product of our ReFOCUS citizen journalism program 

Donate to support the artists and journalists by visiting: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org 

CONTACT:

Thoughts or questions about this episode; 

Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season? 

Contact: ⁠[email protected]