#35: 'We Are Fighting For Our Freedom, Our Country, Our Home' - Anna Bilenka

A Syrian, a Dutch and a Ukrainian. These three characters are part of the debut novel that my guest has recently published. For her research for this book, she has spoken to many people from Syria to understand their situation. But only a few weeks ago, this has changed. Now her friends from Syria are asking my guest whether her family and friends are okay. Because on the 24th of February, the Russian president Vladimir Putin has declared war on her home country. **trigger warning**: In this episode, you will be confronted with content about war and refugees. In case you do not feel safe with this topic, please skip this episode and listen to it with a person that can emotionally support you. Anna Bilenka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna.bilenka/ Anna's Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57512806 Website with information where to donate, where to volunteer, how to help: https://how-to-help-ukraine-now.super.site/ In case you want to support Ukrainian journalists: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-ukraines-media-going If you wish to financially support people in Anna's home region which is currently isolated from the rest of Ukraine, please contact her directly and she will provide you with a bank account to make a donation. AmsterDames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amsterdamespodcast/ AmsterDames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmsterDamesPodcast/