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Voices of Lancashire
In this podcast series, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews immigrants residing in Lancashire, a county in northwest England, and explores with them their migration stories, integration experiences, aspirations, and contributions to their adopted home. With a goal to promote intercultural exchange and challenge stereotypes about immigrants in the UK, this podcast offers insights into the diverse experiences of those who have made Lancashire their permanent or temporary home. Whether you're an immigrant seeking relatable experiences or a local curious about your new neighbours, this podcast provides a platform to explore these unique perspectives.
Lana: the journey of a Palestinian refugee who became a British citizen
In this episode, Lana, an immigrant of Palestinian origin born in the United Arab Emirates, who entered the UK as a refugee, talks about the challenges of staying behind while her husband was making a dangerous journey to Europe and the difficulties in getting adapted to a new life in the UK. Now British citizen, she has been living in Lancaster for eight years.
In this chat we discuss about:
[00:03] Feelings towards Lancaster
[00:06] The dangerous journey from UAE to the UK as an asylum seeker
[00:08] Waiting behind
[00:12] The bureaucracy of the family reunion process
[00:16] The importance of community associations when you don’t know anyone: the case of “East Meet West”
[00:19] Giving back to the community
[00:22] Unfair issues: the lack of recognition of certain university degrees
[00:26] Stereotypes versus reality about the UK
[00:29] The many meanings of citizenship for a refugee
[00:30] Feelings of belonging
[00:31] Where is home?
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