Upon completing his Ph.D. at Brunel University in London in 2001, Nael Yasri was excited to return home to Syria. He was looking forward to being surrounded by his culture and playing his part in bringing quality education to his community. After briefly settling into his role as a chemistry professor at the University of Aleppo and starting a family, Nael was forced to flee his home with his wife and three young children in 2013 following the attacks in Aleppo, Syria.

In this week’s episode, Nael speaks about the challenges of rebuilding one’s life after forced displacement and how host communities can make this an easier process for refugees. He also speaks about the untapped professional potential refugees hold that is being overlooked by employers due to biases held against the political title “refugee.”

Nael is grateful to have been able to raise his children in safety, and he envisions and actively participates in creating the same reality for displaced families worldwide through efforts like his role as a storyteller at the 2022 Migration Summit. Tune in and become inspired by an incredible story of family, resilience, and hope.