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Breaking the fast, together
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/06/2018
» For the last decade Hussein, a lanky Muslim Rohingya, has been breaking his Ramadan fast -- or iftar -- at the century-old Jami-ul-Islam Mosque in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 53. For Hussein, the mosque on this busy eastern neighbourhood of Bangkok is more than just a house of worship; it has become his second home, especially during Ramadan, the fasting month when family usually gathers round at sunset to eat the first meal together. Hussein, 27 and a father of one, misses his parents and relatives who continue to reside in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
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A refuge from the storm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/05/2018
» Aree Arif vividly recalls the stench of death, sickness and decay hanging heavily over a Syrian refugee camp in the city of Idlib. Three years ago, when the civil war between the Syrian government and the rebels started to intensify, the Thai humanitarian went to the camp, where he spent a week handing out relief supplies and living among refugees to understand their plight.
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Ongoing catastrophe
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/10/2017
» Humanitarian aid transcends religion and ethnicity. Life speaks with an NGO, a Buddhist philanthropist and a Catholic priest who have been assisting the Rohingya since 2012
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Hues of the soul
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/10/2017
» Colombian painter Mario Ayerbe's work speaks volumes about issues close to his heart, peace ranking at the top.
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Education goes Down Under
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/08/2017
» An overseas education comes with additional perks, and among a handful of countries where Thais opt to further their studies is New Zealand, one of the most scenic countries on the globe. Its breathtaking landscapes have been well-documented in blockbuster movies such as comprising the Lord Of The Rings franchise. It is also known to house a highly capable education system.
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Ramadan in exile
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/06/2017
» The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement and family gathering, unless you're a refugee or asylum seeker, cast adrift into a land far away from home and family.
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Long way home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/06/2017
» Twelve year old Ali*, a Syrian refugee of Palestinian descent, has resided with his family of eight in Thailand for five years. The preteen speaks Thai fluently and to his Thai football mates, he is very much Thai despite his Middle Eastern looks.
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A worthy cause
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/01/2017
» When actress/model Praya "Pu" Lundberg picked up the phone to call United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) Thailand about the possibilities of advocating for refugees forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict and persecution, she had no inkling that her role would grow into any significance.
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Helping rural communities advance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/12/2016
» Geoffrey Longfellow, director of special projects for the Thailand Sustainable Development Foundation (TSDF), knows a thing or two about the mindset of the rural folks he works closely with to promote the philosophy of sustainability as taught by King Rama IX.
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Educating holistically
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/10/2016
» Julian Whiteley, head of United World College Thailand (UWCT), couldn't be more delighted to take up the helm of a school which prides itself on the fundamental principle of providing a caring and supportive environment for its student body.
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