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In the civil war in El Salvador, my parents would often hear gunshots, sirens, a…

In the civil war in El Salvador, my parents would often hear gunshots, sirens, a…

by nhoa | Feb 20, 2021 | Uncategorized

In the civil war in El Salvador, my parents would often hear gunshots, sirens, and bombs going off all night and see dead bodies on the side of the road the next day. One night, my father had a gun pointed to his head by the military when he walked home after curfew....
(2/2) We weren’t allowed to watch the news in Iraq, so we didn't know the w…

(2/2) We weren’t allowed to watch the news in Iraq, so we didn't know the w…

by nhoa | Feb 13, 2021 | Uncategorized

(2/2) We weren’t allowed to watch the news in Iraq, so we didn't know the war was coming. But my uncle who lived in New Zealand knew and so when he called, he would say, ‘You know, it might be best if you try to go to Syria. It might be a better future.’ He had...
(1/2) I was born in 1983 during the war between Iraq and Iran, and my dad was fi…

(1/2) I was born in 1983 during the war between Iraq and Iran, and my dad was fi…

by nhoa | Feb 13, 2021 | Uncategorized

(1/2) I was born in 1983 during the war between Iraq and Iran, and my dad was fighting on the front line. He used to visit us a few times per year. Growing up during the war wasn’t easy. We couldn’t go to school, and the sanctions really caused people to suffer...
I am currently seeking a volunteer photographer in Adelaide to assist with  th…

I am currently seeking a volunteer photographer in Adelaide to assist with th…

by nhoa | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized

I am currently seeking a volunteer photographer in Adelaide to assist with the upcoming New Humans of Australia book (plus ongoing occasional work). If you would like to be involved, please email me on newhumansofoz@gmail.com with a link to your site / page. Cheers!...
I was in a serious relationship for 2 years. Things were going very smoothly, bu…

I was in a serious relationship for 2 years. Things were going very smoothly, bu…

by nhoa | Feb 5, 2021 | Uncategorized

I was in a serious relationship for 2 years. Things were going very smoothly, but after our families met to discuss the marriage, he suddenly broke up with me. And I had no idea why. Then he suddenly announced his engagement to someone else. It was very difficult for...
Were you born overseas? Would you like to share your story about coming to Austr…

Were you born overseas? Would you like to share your story about coming to Austr…

by nhoa | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized

Were you born overseas? Would you like to share your story about coming to Australia, and what it is like to be a migrant? If your answer is yes, read on to get answers to FAQs. 1. How much time would it take? Usually between 30 minutes to one hour 2. Where do...
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