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This video turns your phone into a refugee's, shows you what it's like to be one

Written by : TNM

Do you know what it's like to have to flee your home, leave your loved ones and life behind, get into a small boat and sail into the unknown - all for the uncertain hope that there may be a better life?

If you don't, consider yourself lucky, because this is what being a refugee feels like.

This BBC Media Action video, tells you what a refugee's phone looks like - the frantic messages, the mayhem around and the uncertainty.

The video also emphasizes how access to phone internet, mobile networks and social media can help refugees increase their visibilities and stay better connected.

It is advisable to watch this video on your phone, with headphones.

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