A story behind every refugee | Abdi Nor iftin | TEDxAmoskeagMillyard
Growing up in war-torn Somalia, Abdi Nor Iftin’s love of Hollywood movies helped him learn English - and also helped him learn to tell his own story. Eventually, his stories were picked up by journalists across the globe, and the stories he filed secretly - under penalty of death - became just one more unusual step in his journey to becoming an American citizen. In this deeply personal talk, Abdi shares his story, reminds us that every refugee and immigrant has a story to tell. In his memoir, Call Me American, Abdi Nor Iftin recounts his harrowing, extraordinary, and uplifting journey from Somalia, talking about immigration, being a refugee, and his new life in America.
Abdi was five when the civil war in Somalia began and attended a madrassa (school) while providing for his family. Amidst the daily shelling of the war and the famine, he had one escape: American movies and music. He learned about America, taught himself English (from watching those American movies), and began to dream of a life in the United States. Evading conscription by al-Shabaab while secretly filing stories for NPR under penalty of death, he stayed in Somalia until he had no choice but to flee to Kenya. While, there, he says he had an incredible stroke of luck, and he won the Diversity Visa Lottery in 2014. His story was chronicled on “This American Life” in this episode: “Abdi and the Golden Ticket.” He became a U.S. citizen in 2020. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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This my summer reading book, this guy is a legend
The little boy from refugee the legend man we are proud of you my brother
Your story actually talk about the situation youth of somali 😮
This is AMAZING! I could not stop watching! Your book and your presentations are what I will share at schools I work with. Well done.
@saxardiid3794
7 ай бұрын
Somali is not easy 😂❤
Just read your book. Thank you for your enduring spirit and what you give to this country.
I just read your book and it brought tears to my eyes for what you have endured! You are a role model for so many! Thank you for sharing your story
Powerful message!!
Your story encouraged me virtually
Inspirational message
Well done pro ur a role modal to us for being a refugees ❤
You are a role model
Inspiring messege 👏
Wlloh waaa caaadi qof inuuu kasheekeyo story sooo maray no problem
🎉🎉✊🏽
Go hard cowboy
M.a😊
Somali cow boy legend
Cabdoow You took Us Down 😂 but keep Going Somali sharaf kle mlhne lol
@SuhaibAwilmaxamuud-os5uv
9 ай бұрын
Wllahi waa runtaa qac ayuuu inaga yeedhsiiyey lkn somali Marka aad broke tahay ku yaqaana lkn Marka aad high noqoto Ayay ku bartaaan😮
@khadarhassan4366
9 ай бұрын
@@SuhaibAwilmaxamuud-os5uv haa sxb war nio wadankan Waa wadan cuqubo Ku Dhacday cimrigeena waa 60 sano Ninkasta Cimrigiisa ha badbaadsado Kuwaanan Qaan gaarin baa qabyaalada isku caayaya Mxaa mooda kuwii udagaalamay Balwadii waakasoo dartay kkkkk waa wadan inkaar ku dhacday wlhi legend kaana Waan Ku taageersanahy Siduu Runta caalamka ugu sheegay Wuu taajiray Good for him Lol
@SuhaibAwilmaxamuud-os5uv
9 ай бұрын
@@khadarhassan4366 zxp qabyaalad aan waxba inoo tarayn ayaynu daba ardaynaa ee nin walooba ayaahaga ka fakir ✌️
But everything he mentioned Somalia had but I state of war .. there is always destruction…
I guess you haven't return to Somalia , the Somalia you are talking about has gone , we have started a new Somalia. Now U.S. is about to fall apart.
@fadumamohamoud67
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
Very inspiring but I believe you exaggerated little bit in describing your hardships
@coder0292
3 жыл бұрын
He didn’t
@robadobflob4819
3 жыл бұрын
it might seem like it but read his book it will explain and is really good
@jennasantostefano7785
2 жыл бұрын
not at all. if you read his memoir it’s heartbreaking
@Wadani924
2 жыл бұрын
This dude excelled well how to manipulate Americans' emotions. Basically what he is trying so hard to tell is what American like to hear which is American is great, rest of the world has nothing to offer.
@abdulbarimiyir4740
Жыл бұрын
he didn't!
Only Allah u sheego dhibtada
@felis123egal2
11 ай бұрын
Dhibka kasheekeeneso waa maxey
@user-pm8zf2ei5p
7 ай бұрын
Dhib haysto muxuu yahay history giisa ayuu aduunka kagaday