John Obi Mikel introduces Scisa's story
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2014 · News & Politics
"Whatever bad things you pass through, you should never give up" Footballer John Obi Mikel was born in Jos, Nigeria, and now plays for both Chelsea and the Nigerian national team. Here he shares the story of Scisa, a refugee from eastern Congo who was resettled to the US after a turbulent journey. On World Refugee Day 2014, show your support and share their stories with the world at http://rfg.ee/yd5DZ. --- Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
