Accentuate! Blog
The stories of immigrants and refugees from around the globe..
From Refugee to PhD: Hourie Tafech
On a daily basis, growing up in a refugee camp, Hourie was reminded she was a refugee. Going to and from the camp she had to show her ID. Her family didn’t have to live in the camp, but like many other refugee families, they couldn’t afford to live outside the camp. Within the camp it was very insecure - physical and armed clashes, Lebanese vs refugees and Palestinians vs Palestinians. The Lebanese government was also not responsible for their safety. It was a harsh reality for a young girl and for the many refugee children who lived in that environment.