Assadullah was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and enjoyed a happy childhood with a close-knit and supportive family. However, with the advent of the civil war in the 90s, they were forcibly displaced multiple times.

Assadullah’s work with international missions in Afghanistan rendered him a target for the Taliban, and after surviving several targeted attacks, he was forced to leave his home country in 2010, in search of safety. Assadullah embarked on a perilous journey, taking temporary refuge in Indonesia along the way. From there, he travelled to Australia, enduring unthinkably harsh conditions at sea.

When Assadullah finally arrived, his journey was far from over. He was held in immigration detention centres for 12 months, first on Christmas Island and then in Western Australia. Assadullah’s survival of these additional challenges is yet another testament to his incredible strength of character.

It’s not easy to share a story that starts with pain. Yet, Assadullah has bravely transformed years of war, detention, and trauma into a powerful tale of hope, resilience, and determination.

Join us at the City of Vincent Library to hear his story.

Contact the host of A Million Stories of Hope with Assadullah Khurrami