14-year-old Nour Kharma in Gaza asks President Barack Obama for help
Dori Smith
In this poignant episode of Sprouts, 14-year-old Nour Kharma from Gaza reaches out to President Barack Obama for help after experiencing the devastating impact of war. She shares her harrowing story of loss and survival, including the tragic death of her young friend, Christine, and the destruction of her school.
The program features insights from various individuals, including Zahir Janmohamed from Amnesty International, who discusses the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and local peace activists who reflect on the ongoing crisis. Nour's story is a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for compassion and action.
Sprouts is a weekly program that highlights local radio productions and stories from around the world, produced in collaboration with community radio stations and independent producers.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapitres
| February 11, 2009 | 29:07 |
Critiques
Voice of hope
Monicarm
This interview was done way before Oct 7, 2023. So many bombings in Gaza since and before that date, and so many cries for help and nobody did anything to avoid what was coming. It breaks my heart. I hope Noor and her family survived the ongoing genocide.