What does it take to be a refugee? | Muhaddisa Sarwari | TEDxSurrey

A refugee is someone who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. They are innocent people who are being stripped of their freedom and safety, as the rest of the world turns its back, says 17-year-old refugee advocate Muhaddisa Sarwari. In this eye-opening talk, she shares the stories of navigating a better life with resilience and hope, and the importance of fighting the prejudice against immigrants and refugees. Expressed through witty anecdotes and passionate storytelling, this powerful talk will challenge your view on refugees. Muhaddisa is a 17-year-old student who arrived in Canada as a Hazara refugee from Afghanistan less than three
years ago. Before that, Muhaddisa and her family lived as stateless refugees in Indonesia, where they spent five
years in limbo. At ten years old, Muhaddisa discovered that she had no legal rights to obtain education as a refugee
in Indonesia. Having to overcome the obstacles stacked against her education and the harsh living situation for
refugees in Indonesia, Muhaddisa utilized her ongoing struggles as a fuel for growth. She is passionate about
advocating for the rights of refugees and shedding light on the struggles of finding a place to call home, This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@transfocusconsulting1807]

What a powerful message, Muhaddisa! It was such a honour to hear your story, go through the TEDx process, and share the stage with you. You're amazing!

[@isediqasarwari]

You are clearly gonna go places! Proud of you! ❤

[@nazarijavid1153]

You have done a great job Muhaddisa! The world is beautiful with an amazing people like you, that you’re symbol of courage and humanity for the forgotten voices ( refugees in Indonesia). However keep up the good work we proud of you. ❤️✌️

[@3boody_]

You’re amazing!!! So proud of you and everything you’ve done so far ❤️

[@tinahaidari7973]

Girl! we proud of you.Go on catch your dreams we believe in your ability.

[@sultani2197]

Amazing Mohaddisa ! We are really proud of you 👏👏👏

[@rabiakaihan7319]

Absolutely amazing 🤩 proud proud and proud of you 🤍

[@eastmeetwestfoodcreationby7952]

wow!!! I had a goosebumps listening to your speech such amazing young lady.

[@aminrajabi929]

I’m amazed by her powerful speech

[@abbassh7943]

So proud of you sister🙌

[@ahmadbasirzaffari5697]

Well done Mohadessa! 👏 We're all proud!

[@enewell1646]

Muhaddisa! What a joy to be on this talk journey with you. Thank you for enlightening us and shifting perspectives. So proud of you!

[@Noorband21]

Proud of Muhaddisa jan. ❤

[@freshtamohibi8053]

🥰❤️so proud of you

[@Juyaskills]

Absolutely amazing you make ur nation proud ❤

[@begumsarwari]

So inspiring and heart warming.

[@jerryzheng6055]

fraser heights immortals taking the world by storm ❤

[@msmaitatoy]

"Refugees shouldn't be limited to being lazy, illiterate or burdensome. We should be seen in our becoming, in our unfolding as innovators, as artists who are holding on to big dreams we are fighting to fulfill, to breathe into being." Thank you, Muhaddisa, for being a bright light in the world!

[@jumadrawings7867]

Muhaddisa your talks is admirable,

[@zahrarezaie3296]

So proud!!!!!

[@fl.74]

Slayed so hard 🎉

[@lifesbeauty3008]

Proud of you dear sister

[@begumsarwari]

So proud of you my dear

[@masomsalehi9590]

Proud of you :)

[@halimabahman4980]

Beautiful personality!

[@aycah7159]

SO AMAZING!!

[@zahrarezaie3296]

My fav!!!!

[@ali.m.h6031]

Good luck dear Sedigah

[@dimo0o99]

She is Muhaddisa not Sedigah 😂