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I’ve always been drawn to stories that sit beneath the surface. Writing is something I return to again and again, especially when something matters. I care deeply about social justice, particularly for people living on the margins or whose voices are ignored or silenced. My interests lie in Middle Eastern affairs and international human rights, where faith, culture, history, and power intersect. I write with empathy and intention, hoping to tell more stories in the future and create space for voices that deserve to be heard.
Below is a selection of articles published through university journals, alongside work produced through volunteering and internships with several organisations, as well as a small number of personally inspired pieces.
Content Warning: This piece discusses themes of suicide, death, grief, emotional suffering, and existential crisis, as explored in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Please take care while reading. "To be, or not to be, that is the question", you have likely heard that phrase before or said it aloud.
We fled to Jordan by plane and sought refuge. Not long after we arrived, we registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure protection. Additionally, we applied for a Global Special Humanitarian visa to come to Australia. The future remained unknown: 'Will the visa be granted?
Education changed Deng’s life. Now he’s empowering other refugees to get ahead.
As a child, Noor Kabir risked his life for a dream. Inspired by the film “Rocky”, he became the world’s first Rohingya bodybuilding champion.
SHEIN flogs see-through g-strings for toddler girls Online fashion retail giant SHEIN has a long history of sexualising girls. Now we've caught them flogging g-string body suits for 4 year olds. Help us call this corporate sexploitation offender out!
Three childhood friends are separated by war and migration. Now an adult, one of them longs to rebuild the bonds she lost. As she reconstructs a wooden house, she searches for connection in her new "home." A powerful story of loss, resilience, and belonging.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem experienced by children.
Today we want to thank each one of you so much for what you have given to OnePlate through your donations and purchasing our cookbook "Brunch in Melbourne".
Documentary Podcast · Under Cover is not just a podcast. It's a phone call, a voice message left for those who are lonely, confused or just need someone to talk to them at this time of isolation. It's a warm and friendly m...
It all started when our team on the ground in Manila saw a glimpse of potential for a fish farm. The heart behind this project is producing an abundant supply of fish as one of the main food sources for the people on the farm, street children.
Our newest project is in conjunction with the fish farm in Manila. Our hardworking and committed team has successfully planted 1,500 tropical fruit-bearing trees. These include mango, guyabano, rambutan, jackfruit, grapefruit, star apple, bananas, lemons, tamarind, and mulberry.
We are so excited to announce our Agroforestry project in Manila. We achieved this project by joining forces with the wonderful Warran Glen Cafe to raise funds through one of their menu items... fish & chips!! A dollar from every order was donated directly towards OnePlate's agroforestry project amidst the pandemic and Melbourne's toughest lockdowns.
Despite all the misinformation about coronavirus vaccines flowing across media platforms putting people on the fence, the elderly still choose to receive the dose.
Our overarching theme this year is, "Seasons for Growth." We began in summer with "Heatwave", fell through autumn with "Tumble," welcomed winter's chill with "Downpour" and our spring episode was "Bloom." Now the year has come full circle with Sundown. What do you associate with the return of summer?
Where does the responsibility of giant tech companies lie?