Manveen rana biography of george washington

Rana is a prolific radio journalist whose ranging documentary - 'A New Life in Europe: The Dhnie Family' - recently won her the One World Media Radio Award, in a commemoration of professional excellence.

Indeed the winning work is undeniable as a trailblazing piece of journalism.

Manveen rana biography of george washington

Aired on BBC Radio 4 as an epical 20-part series, the story follows the dips and dearths of one Syrian family as they leave their perilous homeland and make their way with yet more fear and uncertainty across the many geopolitical borders until they are finally thrust into Germany.

"As you can imagine" the intrepid, globe-trudger told us, "the journey was fraught with challenge. I met the Dhnie family in Turkey and travelled with them for five weeks. In Turkey, they had to deal with smugglers, they attempted to cross the Aegean a few times and were once caught by coastguards, the father was beaten and they were all sent back.

I was with them as we crossed Europ