Hope on Repeat

UK for UNHCR

Hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, Hope on Repeat spotlights the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. You’ll hear refugee Storytellers and UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope. UK for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the UK. We build solidarity, create partnerships and raise funds to help deliver global humanitarian relief for refugees through UNHCR's work. UK for UNHCR is a registered charity in England and Wales (registered charity number 1183415).

Episodes

  1. Smajo's Hope Hit - The Song That Made Me Feel I Belonged

    11/07/2025

    Smajo's Hope Hit - The Song That Made Me Feel I Belonged

    How can one moment of compassion change everything? Smajo OBE, an educator, researcher and public speaker, shares how his grandmother chose love over hatred in the darkest time and reflects on what we can learn from the past to help us support displaced people today.  Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope.  Our theme song is 'My City’ by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit.

    26 min
  2. Mark's Hope Hit - The Song That Gets Everyone Singing

    11/07/2025

    Mark's Hope Hit - The Song That Gets Everyone Singing

    In this episode, UK for UNHCR’s Communications Director, Mark, shares his insights from witnessing UNHCR’s work in the field, ways to support refugees in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria this winter and how we can all keep hope alive.  Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope.  Our theme song is 'My City' by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit.

    24 min
  3. Fatima's Hope Hit - The Song That Keeps My Homeland Alive

    11/07/2025

    Fatima's Hope Hit - The Song That Keeps My Homeland Alive

    Music and movement go hand in hand. In this conversation, Afghan runner and advocate, Fatima, shares how music gave her courage during her toughest ultramarathon moments, what it means to carry home in your heart and how freedom is found all around us.  Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope.  Our theme song is 'My City' by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit.  Visit unrefugees.org.uk/HopeOnRepeat to learn more.

    25 min
  4. Mariia's Hope Hit - The Song That Carried Ukraine Across Borders

    11/07/2025

    Mariia's Hope Hit - The Song That Carried Ukraine Across Borders

    “Music is a language without words.” Mariia, Ukrainian refugee and filmmaker, reflects on what it means to leave everything behind and why she believes storytelling is the most powerful weapon of all.   Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope.  Our theme song is 'My City' by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit. Visit unrefugees.org.uk/HopeOnRepeat to learn more.

    28 min
  5. Maysa's Hope Hit - The Song That Transports Me Home

    11/07/2025

    Maysa's Hope Hit - The Song That Transports Me Home

    Meet Maysa, a Syrian-born dancer and human rights advocate. Speaking with poet Sophia Thakur, Maysa shares how music transports her back to her grandmother’s house, why dance is life in the Arab world and what hearing “welcome home” truly means. Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope.  Our theme song is ‘My City’ by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit.  Visit unrefugees.org.uk/HopeOnRepeat to learn more.

    28 min
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About

Hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, Hope on Repeat spotlights the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. You’ll hear refugee Storytellers and UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope. UK for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the UK. We build solidarity, create partnerships and raise funds to help deliver global humanitarian relief for refugees through UNHCR's work. UK for UNHCR is a registered charity in England and Wales (registered charity number 1183415).

Information

  • Creator
    UK for UNHCR
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UK for UNHCR
  • Show Website
    Hope on Repeat