Meet the Members

Members of the Refugee Storytellers Collective are experts in their lived experiences. They can speak to the challenges displaced people face and the contributions they make to their communities.

Members of the Refugee Storytellers Collective are available for media interviews, talks, workshops, panels, and more.

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Abdullah Noori

Abdullah Noori is an engineer from Afghanistan. He is a passionate advocate for resettled Afghans and others still at-risk in Afghanistan. He aims to educate on challenges Afghans still face and campaigns for their equitable treatment and opportunities.

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Aseel Jan Niazai

Aseel Jan Niazai is a Program Administrator from Afghanistan. He holds a master’s degree in International Relations and is fluent in five languages, including English, Urdu, Dari, Persian, and Pashto.

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Crystal Bayat

Crystal Bayat is a distinguished socio-political activist and humanitarian, globally recognized for her unwavering commitment to the empowerment of women and girls, particularly in Afghanistan. As the founder of Hope for Her International, she spearheads initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and safety, driving transformative change and fostering resilience among some of the world's most vulnerable communities. Her work continues to inspire and advocate for the rights and futures of women and girls around the globe.

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Habib Barra

Habib Barra has dedicated twelve years to working with nonprofits, including seven impactful years with Sesame Street in Afghanistan. He aims to shed light on immigrants' challenges while highlighting themes of resilience and hope to motivate others to confront hardship with determination and optimism.

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Kawser Amine

Kawser Amine is a pro soccer player, activist, leader, and speaker dedicated to women's empowerment, representation, and refugee rights. She is committed to championing humanity, welcoming, policy advocacy, peace, and equality to create a better future for the next generation.

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Khalil A. Arab

Khalil A. Arab is the SIVs & Allies Program Manager at the Combined Arms. He is interested in continuing his education and serving the SIVs, refugee and immigrant communities in Texas.

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Nominate yourself or someone you know to become a member of the Collective. We accept nominations on a rolling basis and will be in touch for an initial interview.