Wars and conflicts often reduce people to either victims or heroes, while cities are transformed into dystopian, gray, dusty rubble. In contrast to the dehumanizing effect of violence, the Hamrah Oral History Project emphasizes the power of personal narratives in shaping our understanding of history. By collecting and preserving memories of individuals—particularly youth who have experienced and participated in historical events—the project offers an alternative lens to mainstream histories that often overlook young voices. 

Focusing on everyday stories and conversations, the Hamrah Oral History Project documents personal experiences of migration, language barriers, and cultural dislocation from a youth-centered perspective. These conversations confront the legacy of war and violence within refugee communities and examine how young people are affected mentally and emotionally in the aftermath of displacement.