Bombings, death, and uncertainty—life in Afghanistan has become a nightmare for many Afghans looking to escape the country they call home.
Afghans comprise the largest refugee population in Asia and the second-largest refugee population in the world, UNHCR reports.
"The people that live in Afghanistan love their country -- they want to see Afghanistan prosper," Rahmati said."For the past 40 years, they've dedicated their blood, sweat and tears into building the country with international support … but right now it's life or death for them." Refugees are often faced with stressors like"prolonged detention, insecure immigration status," unemployment, poor housing, language barriers and isolation,Refugee camps aren't always safe either -- as a refugee in Pakistan, Arian was living in a tent with his family -- where illnesses spread quickly and he fell ill with tuberculosis.Compounded with xenophobia and Islamophobia, refugees face many barriers to success.
"It is much easier for an Afghan woman to go somewhere to talk and have tea with another woman rather than to be referred to mental health specialists in a hospital," Ventevogel said."Providing counseling in logical places of access, ideally with people who understand their culture and background and know the language."
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