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The Happy Pod: Success stories of former refugees

BBC Global News Podcast Saturday 20 June 2026, 11:00 UTC By BBC World Service 1 min read
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The Happy Pod is celebrating World Refugee Day. We hear from Razan Alsous, who fled from Syrian to the UK and wanted a taste of home. She now runs a successful cheese business.

The Happy Pod is celebrating World Refugee Day. We hear from Razan Alsous, who fled from Syrian to the UK and wanted a taste of home. She now runs a successful cheese business. Also, Mohamed Semra has become Australia's first mayor from sub-Saharan Africa. Plus, the woman who started a hairdressing business in a Ugandan refugee camp and, Leo Ajkic on finding success in radio and television after fleeing from Bosnia.

Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.

Photo: Razan Alsous making cheese. Credit: Razan Alsous

Presenter: Holly Gibbs and Tam Patachako. Music composed by Iona Hampson

World Refugee Day (EVENT) Razan Alsous (LOCATION) Syrian (ORG) UK (LOCATION) Mohamed Semra (PERSON) Australia (LOCATION) Ugandan (ORG) Leo Ajkic (PERSON) Bosnia (LOCATION) Razan AlsousPresenter: (PERSON) Holly Gibbs (PERSON) Tam Patachako (PERSON) Iona Hampson (PERSON)
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