What started from fear and disappointment became purpose and action, and it has accomplished far more than I ever expected.
Emma Yaaka
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Refugee leaders reflect on World Refugee Day — Refugee Congress, June 20, 2026; Complete sentence in Yaaka’s own reflection after describing creation of a refugee support organization. Full original page read; speaker boundary checked. 20 words from the page.
- Refugee leaders reflect on World Refugee Day — Refugee Congress, June 20, 2026
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