This is Part 2 of my story about interviewing a Syrian refugee family for a UN research study I worked on in Jordan a few years ago. Read Part 1 here:
Do Refugees Benefit From Participating In UN Research Studies? (Part 1)
In Part 1, I describe interviewing this family of six: the mom, the dad, and the four little kids. I did this interview with two colleagues. It was July, sweltering heat, northern Jordan, and we were clustered around the living floor on thin mats, asking the mother and father questions about their future plans for their family.
I liked the vibe of the Homs family we spoke with. The dad was kind, gentle, and had no problem answering our questions. His wife, Ayla, jumped in frequently with her own inputs.
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