Hafsa and the Magical Ring

by Yasmin Ullah

Hafsa lives with her little brother and their mother in a refugee camp in Bangladesh. One day, Hafsa finds her brother, Hafiz, playing with an old razor. The incident stirs up memories of her life in their homeland of Myanmar, where Hafsa used to play with safe, homemade toys. When Hafiz is curious to know more, Hafsa and her mother share beautiful memories and a magical folktale from the home they have left behind. This story is part of The Asia Foundation’s Gom Acho Collection.

A tender story that finds wonder, kindness, and big-sister love even far from home, helping children meet a refugee family with an open heart.