Looking for Hany: Because We Are Too Many - 2/5
1,759 views · Published 23 September 2015 · 3:42 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
Over one million Syrian refugees have sought shelter in Lebanon since the conflict began. The pressures of accommodating such a huge influx are evident wherever you look. Hany’s father can’t find work, the family live off food vouchers, and living conditions at the camp are basic. Nor can Hany access the medical attention he needs for his eye condition. But with the war raging on and a return to Syria increasingly impossible, Hany knows that they no other choice but to accept the reality of their situation. Learn more: tracks.unhcr.org/2015/09/looking-for-hany/ - - Hany Al Moliya is a Syrian refugee. For three years, he and his family have been living in a small camp in Lebanon. Life in exile is especially hard for Hany, who suffers from a debilitating eye condition called ‘nystagmus’, which means he can't focus on anything more than 10 centimetres away. In spite of his condition, Hany refuses to give up. He decides to start taking photos in the camps. He wants the world to see the realities of their lives as refugees. Learn more: http://tracks.unhcr.org/2015/09/looking-for-hany/ 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.
