SEASON 2
Episode 7: Creating a better world
Jonaliese describes her plans for the future and leaves us with a message for the whole world to hear.
“Be creative. That’s when the world will not fail you.”
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Episode 1: The Iron Lady
Meet Jonaliese Kubugho, a young woman with a will of iron. She’s a boss, a mother, a trainer, a translator and a refugee – building a successful business in a profession dominated by men.
Episode 2: Lost lives
We learn about the causes of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jonaliese describes the moment she was forced to flee, leaving her entire family behind.
Episode 3: Welcome home
Jonaliese has an unexpected reunion as we hear what it was like to reach the safety of the border and receive support from UNHCR.
Episode 4: The mother of invention
Jonaliese reveals a painful truth and shares her story of how she became a blacksmith with a successful business.
Episode 5: Wonder woman
Career Counselor, Olivia Nanyonga Nassiwa, shows us how Jonaliese is inspiring other people – especially women – to push themselves and create bright new futures.
Episode 6: Nerves of steel
UNHCR officer, Yonna Tukundane, explains how the progressive policies in Uganda are enabling refugees to thrive, while Jonaliese tells us what makes the difference between success and failure
Episode 7: Creating a better world
Jonaliese describes her plans for the future and leaves us with a message for the whole world to hear.
All episode images: © UNHCR/Vincent Tremeau