Swedish Architect helps Syrian trio build new lives
4,084 views · Published 2 September 2016 · 3:05 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2016 · News & Politics
Lars Asklund has taken Syrian refugee Farah Hilal, her husband and brother into his home in Malmö. Farah, Milad and Waleed were displaced inside Syria long before they left the country. They fled their home in 2012, first staying in hotels, or with relatives or friends. Eventually, during a family dinner, a missile landed across the street, burning everything, and they decided they had to go. The four always have breakfast together, and sometimes dinner. Waleed, Farah, Milad and some other refugees gather each week at Lars’s big kitchen table for a two-hour Swedish language class. One of the neighbors, a retired teacher, also provides an additional hour of language instruction per week. Another friend takes them grocery shopping. This story is part of a series entitled No Stranger Place, which was developed and photographed by Aubrey Wade in partnership with UNHCR, profiling refugees and their hosts across Europe. Find out more: http://nostrangerplace.org/ 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.
