Instagramのインスタグラム(instagram) - 9月13日 06時19分

Ahmed (@mesopotami) believes in the power of storytelling and creativity. “When we first landed in America, I didn’t really know exactly where I belonged,” says the 18-year-old, who was born in Iraq but spent two years as a refugee in Syria before his family received asylum in the US in 2008. Now, he is thriving in college in Connecticut and says his challenges inspired him to found Narratio.org, a site which publishes art, photography, fiction and poetry by young people — and to write his own memoir too.
“I think that youth worldwide can turn their passions into something that can benefit whole communities, and even whole countries,” Ahmed says, but he acknowledges how important it is for creators to feel their work will be appreciated. “In order for a platform to prosper and thrive, a safe community must be established. We are all walking stories, meant to be appreciated and shared, forming the colorful thread that frames our humanity.”
Today, we’re joining Ahmed in encouraging storytellers to express themselves by rolling out a comment moderation tool that everyone can use. We are committed to keeping Instagram a safe and positive place for self-expression. Visit blog.instagram.com to learn more.
Photo of @mesopotami by @anjalichandrashekar

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