It has been three years since thousands of Syrian refugees living in neighboring countries have worked or attended school. They were forced from their country due to the war. Life is difficult for the refugees, but it is also hard on the host country’s economy as well as international aid groups. Listen to hear more about Syrian refugees.
Read MoreSyrian Teenager Supports his Family
Since the Syrian Civil War began, more than 2 million people have fled the country. Half of the Syrian refugees are children. A majority of Syrians have crossed borders into neighboring countries in the Middle East. Listen to this story to hear about a seventeen-year old Syrian refugee in Lebanon that must now support his family.
Read MoreA 13-year-old Child Migrant Tells His Story
This summer an unprecedented number of unaccompanied young people crossed the border illegally into the United States. Many came with hopes of reuniting with family in the U.S. and escaping violence in their home countries. Now, their futures are uncertain as they are put in detention centers while their cases are processed. In today’s public radio story you meet a 13-year-old migrant and his 11-year-old brother and hear from them about their journey across the border.
Read MoreCURRENT EVENT | September 17, 2015
As Europe struggles to keep up with the thousands of migrants seeking asylum, there is one group of migrants that is often overlooked - children. Many travel alone, fleeing violence and poverty in Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea and other nations. In Germany, as many as 1,000 migrants a day apply for asylum. One weekend almost 200 unaccompanied minors applied for status in Germany. Many children are traumatized and should receive special housing and treatment, but the numbers are overwhelming authorities. Listen to learn how Europe is addressing the growing problem of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum.
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09/12/2015
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