Iraq The Generous Giver

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Farhad built a camp, with tents, electricity, water, a place of shelter. His compassion is heartfelt and grounded in his own boyhood flight. “In 1974, I was displaced to Duhok and all our belongings and properties were confiscated. We had to build our life from nothing. 40 years ago, I lived the same experience these people are living.” An estimated 1.8 million Iraqis have been internally displaced since the beginning of the year, with nearly half seeking refuge in the Kurdistan Region. As weary families began pouring into Dohuk, one local businessman built them a small camp equipped with tents, water, sanitation and electricity. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4UNHCR -- 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 www.unrefugees.org.au 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: 09/10/2014

Archived on: 08/10/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=uLe3CtxiobE