“Music is a language without words.” Mariia, Ukrainian refugee and filmmaker, reflects on what it means to leave everything behind and why she believes storytelling is the most powerful weapon of all.  

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.