Yursa mardini is a 21 year old refugee olympic athlete, she is currently living in berlin, Germany. She was appointed the UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador award.
Her childhood was all about war and fighting, till the age of 17 when she fled Damascus in a boat, when suddenly it sank and she swam for help in the middle of the ocean, which she saved 19 people.
She has supported many people that has experinced the same situation she has been through and is determined to serve them with help.
By: CBs News
Kia ora Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you retold Yursa Mardini's story. How courageous and inspiring is she?! What was the most remarkable aspect of Yursa's story for you when you were reading about her? I find it awesome that she is now training for the 2020 Olympics.
Nga mihi
Erica