Fatima's Hope Hit - The Song That Keeps My Homeland Alive

Nov 7, 2025
25 mins

Episode Description

Music and movement go hand in hand. In this conversation, Afghan runner and advocate, Fatima, shares how music gave her courage during her toughest ultramarathon moments, what it means to carry home in your heart and how freedom is found all around us. 

Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope. 

Our theme song is 'My City' by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit. 

Visit unrefugees.org.uk/HopeOnRepeat to learn more. 

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