“Not Really Strangers” Podcast
- Sep 29, 2025
- 1 min read
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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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.
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