#WithRefugees | Baw Meh dreams of a better future for her grandchildren

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Baw Meh, now 77 years old, fled Myanmars Kayah state in 1996. Eighteen years later, three generations of her Karenni family still live in Ban Mai Nai Soi refugee camp in Northern Thailand. Karenni refugees from Myanmar in Thailand are one of the longest-running refugee situations in the world.Baw Meh likes to sing Karenni traditional songs when she cooks for her family in the evenings. She also likes to reminisce her husband, who died last year before they could fulfill their dream of returning home. Many of her children and grandchildren have been resettled to another country. One of her grandsons said to Baw Meh before leaving, "I’ll take care of you from America, one day I will come back to see you". Baw Meh has refused to leave. She prefers to stay close to her husband who is buried in the western part of the camp as it is closer to their village in Myanmar, which lies across the border, just out of reach. Karenni refugees from Myanmar in Thailand are one of the longest-running refugee situations in the world. Add your name to the #WithRefugees petition to send a clear message to governments that they must act with solidarity and shared responsibility. www.unhcr.org/refugeeday/ 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 drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/UNHCRschweiz -- 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.

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Published to Youtube on: 20/06/2016

Archived on: 08/10/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=QTZQVf0q0nI