This is an episode and topic that is very important and near and dear to us. We finally get to sit down with the amazing Benny who is a founding member of Da'aro Youth Project which is a UK based community-led youth project supporting young asylum-seekers and refugees from the Horn of Africa. This is an important conversation that we need to be having more often as a community, about the realities of the refugee and migrant communities and the direct impact of migration and displacement on their mental health. 

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In this episode we talk about:

- The genesis of Da'aro youth as a community organisation.

- The reality for newly arrived migrants in the UK.

- How does mental health affect young asylum seekers?

- The story of Alex, a young asylum seeker that committed suicide in 2017

- How the more established diaspora community can support newly arrived migrants.

- How can people get involved with this community work?

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Get in involved with Da'aro Youth and support the project:  

Website -  Daaroyouth.org.uk 

Donate  - Support the program

IG - @daaroyouth

Volunteer - Click here

Twitter - @daaroyouth

Article - The story of Alexander Tekle, Osman Hamed Nur, Filmon Yemane, Mulubrhane Medhane Kfleyosus

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The Eriwellbeing podcast is a mental health and wellbeing podcast, healing black and brown communities through open and honest conversations about our mental health.

Hosted by Ruthie Zerai and Mikal Woldu.

Produced by Ruthie Zerai, Mikal Woldu and @purecreationmedia edited by Emmy K

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Disclaimer:

While we hope you love listening to and learning from the podcast, please note this is not a substitute for seeking professional help from licensed mental health professionals. Ruthie and Miki are not Mental health professionals, we are holding this space as community builders. We encourage you to seek professional help in your local area for any mental health concerns that you may be experiencing.