Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has experienced a mass exodus of its Rohingya Muslim population. This heavily segregated country is home to 8 major racial groups The Rohingya populate Rakhine state in the West, and they have been present in Myanmar since the 8th century. Nonetheless, the Burmese government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, has denied these people citizenship, claiming that they are ethnically Bengali. For several years the Rohingya hav

Western refugee policy has been commended for its openness, but it may have unforeseen disastrous effects. In 2015, photos of 4-year-old Alan Kurdi (below) washed up against the shore ignited massive reforms in many European and American nations. Most countries adopted a lottery system, in which 0.5% of Syrian refugees gain permanent resettlement, and 10% receive asylum. The remaining populate refugee camps, where they stay for 20 or more years, or become illegal immigrant

Dear Readers, I hope you all enjoyed a restful summer! As autumn approaches, I would like to remind everyone that Small Projects Istanbul is in need of funds to support their Back to School program. Donations will be directed to providing computers, games, kitchenware, and bedding to refugee children. In a couple days, I will be embarking on a new and exciting academic year. That said, I will try my best to maintain frequent posts and a diverse inventory. I’d also like to