Origami in Exile
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Origami helps Syrian refugee shape new life in exile
Words by Charlie Dunmore
After fleeing Syria’s conflict, Fadi turned to his hobby to help with life in Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp.
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