In this episode, we speak to Ajla, a former refugee who fled the war in Bosnia as a child with her family in the early 1990s. After living in a refugee camp in Croatia, she and her family resettled in the United States to begin a new life. Throughout her childhood, Ajla grew up with a deep appreciation of the sacrifices her family made to give her a better life. She embraced opportunities in the U.S., earned a college degree, and embarked on a career in hospitality.  Today, Ajla is the Senior Director of Talent Management and Leadership Development at Hilton and is supporting the professi ..read more

Dans cet épisode, nous avons parlé avec Karam, qui est originaire du Darfour, une région de l'ouest du Soudan où le conflit a déplacé plus de 2,8 millions de personnes depuis 2003. Karam vit actuellement en France, où, inspiré par sa propre expérience, il a créé une organisation pour aider d'autres réfugiés à s'intégrer dans la société française. Il travaille aujourd'hui comme chargé de projets de communication chez L'Oréal, où il mène des projets pour promouvoir l'inclusion et la diversité. Animé par Dajana Djedovic. Produit par Margaux Maxwell.  ..read more

In this episode, we speak to Karam, who lives in France and is originally from Darfur, a region in western Sudan where conflict has displaced over 2.8 million people since 2003. Inspired by his own experience, Karam started his own organization to help other refugees integrate into French society. He now works as a communications project manager at L’Oréal, supporting projects that promote inclusion and diversity. Hosted by Daniela Guzman. Produced by Margaux Maxwell. (Note: The original interview in French has been voiced over by an actor in English ..read more

As a university student in Damascus in 2015, Hiba saw her future clouded by the uncertainty of war. In this episode, we spoke with Hiba about how she navigated a new community, language, and job market when she left Syria and came to the UK. Now as an apprentice at Arup, a global engineering and architecture company headquartered in London, Hiba is building a strong foundation for a profession in the engineering field. Hosted by: Daniela Guzman. Produced by: Margaux Maxwell ..read more

To mark World Refugee Day, we spoke to Vanig Garabedian, a refugee from Syria who’s currently working at TD Bank in Toronto, Canada. In Syria, Vanig was a successful obstetrician and gynecologist. Now, he’s hoping to give back to his new community by putting his medical skills to work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response – with the support of his proud colleagues at TD Bank.  Hosted by: Maia Bix Produced by: Margaux Maxwell ..read more

Refugees at Work celebrates refugees’ contributions to our communities and our economies. Hosted by the Tent Partnership for Refugees, this podcast shines a spotlight on refugees as they build their lives in their new homes around the world.  Each episode of Refugees at Work tells the story of one refugee in the workplace. You’ll hear from refugees working at leading companies, refugees running their own businesses, and more! Tune in to get inspired by stories of dedication, resilience, and courage ..read more

To mark World Refugee Day, we spoke to Vanig Garabedian, a refugee from Syria who’s currently working at TD Bank in Toronto, Canada. In Syria, Vanig was a successful obstetrician and gynecologist. Now, he’s hoping to give back to his new community by putting his medical skills to work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response – with the support of his proud colleagues at TD Bank.  Hosted by: Maia Bix Produced by: Margaux Maxwell ..read more