Ayan’s world was shattered when war came to the camp in Yemen where she lived. At fifteen years old she was separated from her family and left with her two younger siblings to look after. With no possessions, no money and no one to help, they fell in with smugglers and young girls like her were highly prized. But Ayan was descended from Somali nomads - storytellers and poets - skilled orators with a rich oral history and like them she had the gift of language. 

Anywhere but Home is a six-episode audio drama brought to you by Save the Children. To find out more about the real people who inspired this story and their incredible journeys go to: www.savethechildren.net/anywherebuthome Written and created by Alexia Singh; directed by Alexia Singh; produced by Natasha Coleman; sound design, editing and music by Nikky French; casting by Meryl&Leslie. Recorded and edited by Nathan at the Blue Studios.

Ayan - Ahd Kamel

Francesca - Emma Cunniffe

Mike - Nick Khan

Arabic voice - Lubna Fakhry 

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