Parami University

On this World Refugee Day, we honor the resilience, courage, and aspirations of refugee, migrant, and displaced students who continue to pursue education despite displacement and uncertainty.

Parami University is honored to have supported refugee, migrant, and displaced students from diverse backgrounds and communities in pursuing their education. Their determination and perseverance reaffirm our belief that education is more than access—it is a powerful pathway to hope, dignity, opportunity, and lasting social mobility.

I still remember one night when I told my mother how badly I wanted to continue my education. She looked at me gently and said, “Lu... Anu has no money to support you. Should I sell this house so you can go to university?”

We had nothing except our small wooden home. It was the only place our family had to live. When she said those words, my heart broke. That night, I cried quietly and kept asking myself and praying to God, “Why does going to university have to be so difficult?” How could I ask my mother to sacrifice the only home we had just so I could continue studying? At that moment, it felt like my dream was slowly disappearing.

But there was a time when I had no money, no clear direction, and no certainty about my future. But I still tried. I still applied. And I still believed, even when that hope was very small. Because even when life feels impossible, one small opportunity can change everything.

Lu Htoi - Class of 2028 (Associate's Degree)