From Victim To Victorious: Abdul Razzaq

Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of self-harm and suicide. If this raises any issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au Since arriving on our shores 11 years ago, fleeing persecution in Pakistan, Abdul and his wife Lubna have faced inconceivable obstacles and personal tragedy in their efforts to become Australian citizens. With no home, income, means to support themselves or access to medical care, even in the face of breast cancer, Abdul and Lubna have clung to a philosophy of extreme positivity, striving not only to not give up, but give back. Still waiting for residency, Abdul meanwhile created the All Nations Cricket cup which creates communities and connections for societies disenfranchised, while working the equivalent of a 9-5 job rolling together volunteer work. His story continues and is epic in its intensity. CREDITS Guest: Abdul Razzaq Host: Madeleine West Executive Producer and editor: Elise Cooper Audio Support: North Coast Events LINKS - Abdul Razzaq and the ASRC https://www.asrc.org.au/doctors/abdul-razzaq/ - All Nations Cricket Club https://www.facebook.com/allnationssocialcricket - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Dandenong https://www.asrc.org.au/ish-dandenong/ - Lifeline Crisis Support https://www.lifeline.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.