Whether Jewish or Muslim “we all breathe the same air”
In 2025, when Naima Ali Farah and her adult son Feisal Abdi Sugal arrived in Melbourne through the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Program (CRISP), they expected safety and a fresh start. What they did not expect was to become part of an extended family.
Their story has since touched audiences across Australia, featuring in an episode of ABC’s Australian Story, on the front page of The Age and in The Sydney Morning Herald. Together, these stories highlight the powerful role community sponsorship can play in building social cohesion and fostering meaningful relationships across faiths and cultures.