For Sama, Channel 4

“Be prepared… this film is one of the most powerful and emotional films I have ever seen. Syrian filmmaker Waad documents besieged Aleppo and the horrors of life there, whilst juxtaposing it with the beautiful moments of her falling in love, getting married and having her daughter Sama. It’s a MUST watch, but have the tissues ready.”

Podcasts

This American Life: ‘The Out Crowd’

“This episode of this awesome podcast was the first ever radio show to be awarded this prestigious prize, and I’m so glad that it did. It talks about Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy and what it actually means, on the ground at the Mexico border.”

The Worldwide Tribe Podcast: Being a Mum to Seven kids from Four Different Countries

“I may be biased, but this episode of my podcast with my mum is my favourite. She talks about the ups and downs of welcoming three teenage boys from three very different countries into our family – but it’s mostly ups. Fostering unaccompanied refugee children has been the most beautiful experience for our whole family and one we are happy to share!”

Girl Taken, BBC Radio 4

“You may remember the story of Rob Lawrie, a former British soldier who was arrested for people trafficking after he was caught trying to smuggle a three-year-old girl from The Calais Jungle Refugee Camp into the UK. In the end it was named a crime of compassion, but that court case was just the beginning of the story. This 10-part series follows what happened after when Rob tries to find the girl, as well as the truth.”

You can also listen to The Worldwide Tribe Podcast: COVID-19 in the World’s Biggest Refugee Camp below

Refugee Week: how you can learn more about the crisis during the pandemic