On Arriving at the Refugee Processing Center, UNHCR

by Ivan Faute

When a Syrian refugee arrives for processing, she explains what she most regrets leaving behind.

When a Syrian refugee arrives for processing, she explains what she most regrets leaving behind.

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On Arriving at the Refugee Processing Center, UNHCR

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  • Susan Middaugh: On Arriving at the Refugee Processing Center, UNHCR by Ivan Faute
    “

    Even helpers from the UN cannot be on the same wavelength as those who have lost everything in war. "If you can find hot water," is a memorable line. So is "They ask questions that are not polite." Intrusive questions? Yes. What's most helpful are the practical questions that offer something tangible in return. What do you need? Slippers? Diapers? What this young woman has lost -- I assume -- is her child.

    Even helpers from the UN cannot be on the same wavelength as those who have lost everything in war. "If you can find hot water," is a memorable line. So is "They ask questions that are not polite." Intrusive questions? Yes. What's most helpful are the practical questions that offer something tangible in return. What do you need? Slippers? Diapers? What this young woman has lost -- I assume -- is her child.

    ”
  • Beth Blatt: On Arriving at the Refugee Processing Center, UNHCR by Ivan Faute
    “

    Short but powerful. Gives a real sense of how unfeeling people who want to "help" can be. Changes how I will behave going forward.

    Short but powerful. Gives a real sense of how unfeeling people who want to "help" can be. Changes how I will behave going forward.

    ”

Production History

  • Fringe, The Space One Festival, London, 2017
  • Fringe, Untold Stories SLAM King's Cross London, 2017