Those We Throw Away Are Diamonds

In this powerful and poignant exploration of the global refugee crisis, Mondiant Dogon shares his harrowing journey from a childhood marked by violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the hardships of life in refugee camps. Despite enduring extreme adversity, including imprisonment and the pressures of becoming a child soldier, Dogon eventually breaks free from his past and earns a college education. He transforms from a silent statistic into a vocal advocate for displaced people worldwide, challenging the stigma surrounding refugees and reclaiming his narrative. Through his writing, Dogon illuminates the resilience and worth of those often overlooked in humanitarian crises.