When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year, Shabnam Safa watched on with more trepidation than most. Shabnam grew up in Pakistan as an Afghan refugee, before her family emigrated to Australia when Shabnam was a teenager. 

Life wasn’t easy for Shabnam. But as her story will prove, she is more than her hardships.

For more information on the CRISP program, visit Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia.

Further links:
NRAAG - National Refugee-led Advisory and Advocacy Group
Action for Afghanistan

Audio Used in Episode: CNBC – Afghanistan War 

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If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you’d like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.  

When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year, Shabnam Safa watched on with more trepidation than most. Shabnam grew up in Pakistan as an Afghan refugee, before her family emigrated to Australia when Shabnam was a teenager. 
Life wasn’t easy for Shabnam. But as her story will prove, she is more than her hardships.
For more information on the CRISP program, visit <a href="https://refugeesponsorship.org.au/what-we-do/crisp/">Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia</a>.
Further links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nraag-australia.org/">NRAAG</a> - National Refugee-led Advisory and Advocacy Group</li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionforafghanistan.com.au/">Action for Afghanistan</a></li>
</ul>
Audio Used in Episode: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/11/afghanistan-war-will-spread-beyond-its-borders-top-negotiator-warns.html">CNBC – Afghanistan War </a>
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If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you’d like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/podcasts/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>.

People who have found real hope in challenging times and made the world a better place. This is the antidote to depressing news cycle, morning traffic jams and that awful feeling you get when the person you’ve just let merge in front of you doesn’t give you a thank you wave. Finding Hope's Georgia Free will remind you of the good in the world, by bringing you the very best of humanity and feel-good stories that don’t make the front page.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

People who have found real hope in challenging times and made the world a better place. This is the antidote to depressing news cycle, morning traffic jams and that awful feeling you get when the person you&rsquo;ve just let merge in front of you doesn&rsquo;t give you a thank you wave. Finding Hope's Georgia Free will remind you of the good in the world, by bringing you the very best of humanity and feel-good stories that don&rsquo;t make the front page.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

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Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

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