Join us in this captivating story of what it was like for this former Afghan refugee to leave behind her home, her community, and her country. Asmeen Hamkar, a local author, shares her firsthand account of the harrowing escape she made in search of safety and a new place to call home.
About the author:
Asmeen Hamkar was born in Afghanistan, where she studied civil engineering in Kabul Polytechnic University until forced to flee her war-torn homeland. Her message to the world governments, leaders, and legislatures is that they can turn this planet into a safe home where no one will have to leave their home and seek refuge in a neighbor's house again.
Asmeen now lives in Peoria, AZ. She works as the Deputy State Refugee Coordinator with the Department of Economic Security, where she assists refugees in their path to self-sufficiency and successful resettlement.