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Redefining Refugee

Redefining Refugee

Written by: GRMR
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 There are nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world, the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. With these record-high numbers, it is more important than ever before to learn about refugees and get involved any way we can. Redefining Refugee is a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief (GRMR). GRMR is a non-profit organization at the University of Florida, led by students passionate about the refugee crisis and dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of refugees, locally and abroad. Join us as we speak with special guests to learn more about the refugee crisis, highlight the voices of refugees, and find out how we can help. No action is too small, and together we can make a difference. Learn more at www.grmruf.org© 2024 Gators for Refugee Medical Relief Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Dr. Kashin’s Story and Experiences on Refugee Supporting Medical Aid Trips| Redefining Refugee S3 E2

    Dr. Kashin’s Story and Experiences on Refugee Supporting Medical Aid Trips| Redefining Refugee S3 E2
    May 12 2023

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    Hello GRMR,

    Today I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Viktoriya Kashin. Dr. Kashin is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner at UF Health Shands Hospital who generously volunteers her time with organizations that host local and international medical aid trips. She shares her experience offering medical care to war torn areas of Ukraine and assisting Ukrainian refugees. This podcast also addresses the importance of having cultural humility and diverse friend groups, as well as the struggles that many refugees face. I hope her story and her work inspires you!

    Thank you all for listening,
    Reema

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    21 mins
  • Dr. Havyarimana’s Story from Burundian Refugee to Emergency Medicine Physician | Redefining Refugee S3 E1

    Dr. Havyarimana’s Story from Burundian Refugee to Emergency Medicine Physician | Redefining Refugee S3 E1
    Nov 5 2022

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    Hello Gators for Refugee Medical Relief,
    Welcome to season 3 episode 1 of the Redefining Refugee podcast. I am your host, Reema Ismail. Today we are interviewing Dr. Havyarimana. Dr. Havyarimana grew up in a refugee camp in Tanzania after a civil war in his home country, Burundi. After growing up as a refugee with only his brother, he came to the United States at the age of 18 and entered high school. He is now a practicing Emergency Medicine Physician in Tallahassee, Florida. He is also involved in refugee advocacy work here in Florida. We speak about his story, why he went into a career in medicine, and he shares some tips for refugees and migrants around the world! I hope this episode inspires you as much as it has inspired me. Thank you all for listening and please share with your friends, family, and on Instagram and tag us at @grmruf.

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    25 mins
  • Migration, Race, and Legal Status | Redefining Refugee S2 E4

    Migration, Race, and Legal Status | Redefining Refugee S2 E4
    Mar 17 2022

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    Join us for our fourth episode of season 2 of Redefining Refugee, a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief at the University of Florida.

    In this episode we speak with Manoach Deliscar, a political science student at the University of Florida with plans to go to law school and become an immigration lawyer. As an environmental refugee from Haiti, Manoach arrived to the United States in 2010 at the age of seven following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti. Growing up as a Haitian in the US has allowed Manoach to reflect on his and his family's experience.

    We discuss his experience, his passions, current events impacting Haitians, the intersection of race and migration, and the difficulties in legal status migrants must battle.


    Note: Though there is no legal definition of environmental refugees, millions are displaced due to natural disasters and other environmental concerns.

    Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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    53 mins
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