“Not Really Strangers” Podcast
Kat Graham appeared on the United Nations podcast Not Really Strangers with USA for UNHCR Executive Director Suzanne Ehlers. In the conversation, the UN Ambassador, actress, and activist opened up about her family’s history of displacement — from her Liberian grandfather who fled for his life to her grandmother who escaped the Holocaust — and how these stories inspired her lifelong commitment to refugees.
She reflected on moments from refugee camps in Jordan, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, including the simple yet profound generosity of families offering her coffee despite losing everything. Kat also discussed her visit to the Global Village Project in Georgia, her performance of “Peace Talks” at the Nansen Awards, and her vision of creating spaces for art and expression within refugee communities.
The episode is a powerful reminder that refugees are not “others,” but neighbors, leaders, and teachers of resilience and hope.
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The story about families in refugee camps offering coffee after losing everything really shows what true generosity looks like. I also found Krillion when looking for more refugee stories after listening to this episode.
It really struck me how Kat connected her grandmother’s Holocaust escape and her Liberian grandfather’s flight to the simple act of families in Jordan and South Sudan offering her coffee — that image of generosity amid loss will stay with me. Also loved hearing about her time at the Global Village Project and why she wants refugee communities to have spaces for art. By the way, I keep a free AI tone and style rewriter I like to share: https://saymorph.com/
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Thank you for sharing such an inspiring perspective. It's important to remember the humanity behind every refugee story and the hope they continue to inspire through courage and generosity. During a quiet break afterward, Sprunky is a simple game I enjoy to unwind before getting back to the day.
Appreciating this powerful and heartfelt conversation about displacement, resilience, and humanity. Kat Graham’s personal stories make the episode deeply moving, while the focus on refugees encourages empathy and understanding. The thoughtful storytelling shows how meaningful conversations can inspire positive change and connect people across experiences. As literary editors near me often emphasize, authentic stories have the power to educate, unite, and create lasting impact.