EP.15 Ahmad's story: from sight to insight

Ahmad Jaafil shares his story of extraordinary and persistent willpower, He  talks matter of factly about his severe  and rare eye disease and the horrendous struggle  to try and save his sight- in Lebanon and then the USA. If you want to know, in painful detail, what it's like for a  family to do everything and more to heal their young son, this episode will do that for you.And it's also a story of-  fierce determination and huge will - of a young man who went from being seen as "hopeless and weak" by his classmates to being named student of the year - of the power of acceptance of what is, but not of what can beHelp support Waves to Home (www.wavestohome.org) and amplify the stories of all uprooted people  around the world. And, please do tell us what  you think and feel about Migrant Odyssey. We need your support. We love your feedback Send us Fan MailSupport the show You know as well as I do that stories about migrants don’t attract big sponsors.Governments are hostile, corporations stay cautious, and even NGOs hang on to their tightening budgets.That's why we need your help. Migrant Odyssey exists — to make sure those voices are still heard.If you’ve ever felt that empathy without action isn’t enough, this is one real way to make a difference. Even a small monthly contribution — one you’ll hardly notice — helps keep these voices alive.