The refugee process is terribly long in Southeast Asia.
In the best case scenarios, applying with the UNHCR in a place like Bangkok can take two years.
For most it takes longer and they live in fear of arrest, unable to work to support themselves.
Ryan, the subject of today’s video interview, and his family were in transit in Bangkok for five years.
WATCH: Interview with Ryan in L.A.
“People can’t just simply disappear…”
Only half of the families we support are currently sponsored.
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Together we can make sure more families like Ryan’s have a chance to start again.
-Dwight
PS – Thanks to Newsong, both in LA & Bangkok for their hard work putting this video together.
Mark Wiens says:
26 February, 2012 at 5:27 pm -
Ryan is an incredible example that proves that making efforts to help people in need is of utmost value. It’s great to hear Ryan on this video and the hope and success that he’s had with the help from Dwight, Newsong and In Search of Sanuk. Keep your hopes and dreams alive Ryan!
Cody McKibben says:
28 February, 2012 at 11:40 pm -
I was SO excited to visit Ryan *there* at that apartment in L.A. one year ago and see how much his life has changed since Bangkok. Really proud of you little brother, and how much you’ve made of yourself!
Dwight Turner says:
29 February, 2012 at 12:55 am -
Thanks Cody and I know when Ryan see this he’ll be pretty happy. I’m glad he was so willing to share his story and hope it’ll lead to more help for families.
Dwight Turner says:
29 February, 2012 at 12:56 am -
Great choice of words Mark! I also appreciate your help looking out for him while was here. Next, we’ll be crashing at his place haha.
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20 March, 2012 at 4:58 pm -
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