Autistic refugee boy finds escape from isolation
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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Ten-year-old refugee Samer was born autistic in Mosul, Iraq. Struggling with his disability and needs for special care Samer lived in isolation for years before a community centre in Lebanon offered him a chance to connect with other children. 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 hqvideo@unhcr.org. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- 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: 10/10/2018
Archived on: 12/03/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=qCZ4qhfVeX4