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Migrant Odyssey

stephen barden

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Frequency: 1 episode/39d. Total Eps: 30

Real voices. True journeys. Humanity without borders

Migrant Odyssey tells the stories of people who’ve crossed borders and kept going — individuals whose intelligence, determination and generosity of spirit enrich any country or community they reach . These are stories of true worth — proof that migration is not a problem, but part of what makes us human.

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Ep 21. The Children of the Dispossessed: what happens next?

Season 1 · Episode 21

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 51:04

This is the story of a 6 year old girl who was left to look after her younger brother and sister while her migrant parents worked every day and most of the night.

This is the story of Mirujaa, eldest daughter of Sri Lankan refugees whose single minded goal was to succeed in their new country while paying back their families "back home".

This is the story of how the burden of the desperate and the dispossessed is passed onto the next generation. And how it is lifted.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

If you’ve ever felt that empathy without action isn’t enough, this is one real way to make a difference. Even a small monthly contribution — one you’ll hardly notice — helps keep these voices alive.

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EP. 20 Sudan: Ethar, the lemon tree, the meandering donkey and 70 years of war.

Season 1 · Episode 20

Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Duration 01:16:06

A sandstorm birth, a village donkey named Kajol, and a gun barrel to the head during the Khartoum Massacre—Ethar’s story pulls you straight into Sudan’s living history and insistently asks a hard question: 70 years of warfare has changed nothing, so where does real change begin?

We open with a clear, human overview of Sudan’s long arc of coups, civil wars, Darfur’s horrors, and the power struggle between the SAF and RSF, then step into a home where a Ministry of Justice mother and a communist father model how to disagree politically while being totally aligned morally and ethically. That paradox becomes a compass as Ethar learns to push back—against assumptions, about her religion, her beliefs, her capabilities and her country.

As Ethar, reminds us, the wars in Sudan were never for the people - but for power. And her stories in this episode have people at their core - her family, her neighbour who rescued her from a mob, her friend who saved her life. And Ethar herself, who insists that change only comes when ordinary people's daily lives are tangibly changed for the better. Village by village, town by town, person by person.

Please help support the show: by sharing with your network; by making a small contribution and by sending us feedback.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

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EP. 11 "Even If what stays of Gaza is rubble. The rubble will be my home"

Season 1 · Episode 11

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 • Duration 28:49

This episode is extraordinary not just because Tareq - a young man from Gaza - has an extraordinary story to tell, but because as he tells it , one can hear each stage of his life unfiltered. He is able to express what Tareq the child felt long before his adult self understood the years' long blockade -seige- under which his city lived. And when we hear his story of when he first had to go to Jerusalem, we hear the shock of his treatment - as if it were happening to him today. Tareq more than tells his story, he relives it. And so will you.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

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EP.10 Rowan from the West Bank: "I lost my sense of fear - and that's scary."

Season 1 · Episode 10

Sunday, March 31, 2024 • Duration 57:19

Imagine navigating the complex layers of survivor's guilt while fostering a beacon of innovation amidst the ricochet of conflict. Join us as we welcome Rowan, a resilient Palestinian businesswoman and engineer from the West Bank, who shares an intimate portrayal of life under occupation. Her vivid narratives reveal the deep cultural and spiritual significance of Ramadan, the ingenuity required to thrive as an entrepreneur in the Middle East, and the unwavering commitment to humanity that defines the Palestinian spirit. The tapestry of her story is woven with threads of hope and the stark realities of living amidst ongoing strife in Gaza.

The echoes of trauma reverberate through generations, shaping lives in ways that often remain hidden. This episode peels back the veil on the psychological impacts of continuous trauma as Rowan and I explore how Palestinians have normalized violence to the point of fearlessness. We delve into the challenges of mental health in conflict zones, sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate the complexity of seeking support in an environment where trauma is part of the everyday fabric of life. Through Rowan's eyes, we grasp the generational transmission of pain and perseverance, and understand the silent burdens carried within families.

Rowan's journey embodies the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial grit that can emerge from the most challenging circumstances. From her early education to launching her startup, Amal, aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry, Rowan's experiences highlight the economic and professional hurdles faced by Palestinians. The candid recount of her startup's evolution, from a simple Google Forms setup to a service impacting thousands, ultimately reflects the broader landscape of opportunity and growth in a region hungry for change. Her narrative not only captivates but also inspires, shining a light on the indomitable human spirit that persists in the wake of adversity.

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EP. 9 We're not the cause of the wars that we flee. So why punish us as if we are?

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • Duration 34:09

Stellah Nikuze is the daughter of Rwanda genocide survivors. Born and brought up in the Kyaka 11 refugee camps in Uganda, she has emerged as a fierce advocate of refugees and the voiceless.
Educated in classrooms with more than 100 children per teacher, she co-founded the Hodari Foundation which focuses on feeding, skilling and healing traumatised children in Uganda.. Now at university in Canada, Stellah turned that fierceness into working with the UN and other world bodies to fight for the rights of refugees wherever they are .
Refugees, she reminds us, are punished twice: first by the warring factions that drive them away from their homes. And then by the host countries who will not let them work and integrate in their new societies.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

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EP.8 Sofia's odyssey: From Ukraine to Berlin via London and Israel

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 • Duration 39:52

This is the story of Sofia - a Ukrainian refugee now living in Berlin. After living in Israel , she and her Israel husband went back to Ukraine a few months before the war with Russia in 2022, to be with her mother and grandmother.All too quickly she found her life turned upside down.
This holder of a masters degree in international economics now works as a cleaner in Berlin and tells her story to Stephen Barden, with pain, with humour and fearsome grit.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

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EP.7 The Survival Centre: The Berlin Trauma Centre helping refugees survive their survival.

Season 1 · Episode 7

Sunday, January 14, 2024 • Duration 32:10

Refugees seek refuge and shelter. Safety from being brutalised, from the trauma of witnessing and experiencing acts of terror and horror. But also a haven where they can retrieve their sense of humanity and self worth, without being spat on for their religion, skin colour or "foreign" accent in their new homes.

Our guest today is Susanne Höhne, trauma therapist and psychologist specialising in treating women refugees. She tells Stephen Barden that trauma work is rarely successful unless the patient is now in a safe place. And that is why her workplace - the wonderful Zentrum Überleben (the Survival Centre) in Berlin Germany - tries to make sure that all its patients find true refuge and integration in their new countries, at work, at home and in society.

The stories she tells are not just stories of horror but of healing and determination as well. They also reflect the matter-of-fact strength of Susanne herself, who has spent nearly two decades making sure her clients survive their survival and then to thrive in it.

If you'd like to support, or be helped by, the center please go to their site, which is both in English and German. The address is https://www.ueberleben.org/en/home-en/
Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN
Tel.: +49 (0) 30 30 39 06 -0
Fax: +49 (0) 30 30 61 43 71

E-Mail: mail@ueberleben.org

Or take a look at similar organizations in your country, your city or your town and see where you can help or be helped.

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EP.6 Zoya: Palestinian warrior for peace and kindness

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, December 3, 2023 • Duration 40:02

This is the story of Zoya, born into a world of upheaval, chaos, and strife and raised in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon - as was her father and grandfather. Equally important, this is also the story of a young woman's journey to transform her harsh reality into a journey of resilience, compassion, and leadership

Our conversation takes us from one place of conflict - Lebanon - to another in Ukraine, where she and her family sought refuge before the war there drove them to seek yet another sanctuary. With extraordinary calmness and lack of self pity, Zoya tells us of the violence that has dominated so much of her life; of her people who have been without a home for 75 years, and of her fears that the people of Gaza are in the middle of a new Nakba, that drove 800,000 Palestinians from their homes and country a quarter of a century ago.

The name Zoya, in Arabic, means "loving, caring and alive to the world". And that is exactly what shines through this extraordinary young woman who, somehow, has found her voice in kindness, compassion, deep inner reflection - and a clear moral compass.

So, this conversation moves through the ongoing trauma, to Zoya's search for transformation: in herself, her people and for the rest of us.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

EP.5 Running with Blood

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, October 26, 2023 • Duration 44:46

This is the story of Janvier Hafasha – originally from the Rutshuru zone of north Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and now living in the Kyaka refugee settlement in Uganda. Janvier is one of nearly 400,000 people (according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) who have been terrorized out of Rutshuru, most of them fleeing to Uganda.

Janvier is much more than a refugee. He is an extraordinary leader who, despite suffering almost unimaginable personal tragedies, has gone on to co-found an organization that nurtures and develops children in the Kyaka refugee camp– ensuring that they are not only fed but that they heal and grow stronger by learning to share their stories and by protecting those who have disabilities and are even more vulnerable than they are.

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You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.
Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

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EP.4 Decoding the Narrative: Peter Ruhenstroth Bauer on the Global Refugee Crisis and Germany's Response

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 • Duration 27:20

Ready to have your perspective shaken and stirred? Join me, Stephen Barden, as I sit down with Peter Ruhenstroth Bauer, the Head of the UN's Refugee organization in Germany. I hope this episode will help provide a global perspective of the massive migration of people in the world. I hope, too, it will break down those assumptions so many of us in the richer countries hold.
Most refugees just want to live the good life in your country?
Not true:they just want to be home, in peace.
Most refugees into Europe come from Africa?
Think again: a disproportionate number hail from just three countries - Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan.

We switch gears to discuss the plight of refugees in Germany and the intricacies of the EU's policies. We explore the often fraught process of refugee resettlement, shedding light on the rights and privileges granted to refugees in Germany. We also consider the power of education in reshaping the narrative around refugees. As we wrap up the conversation, we look at the potential of platforms like our Migrant Odyssey podcast series to foster understanding and empathy around forced migration. Listen in, and engage in the conversation.

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Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.

That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.

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