Why is Yusra Mardini a hero?

Why is Yusra Mardini a hero?

Yusra Mardini is the youngest UNHCR ambassador ever Her story is considered an inspiration. With her sister Sarah, Yusra fled Syria’s civil war in 2015. From Turkey, she tried to cross to Greece in an inflatable boat.

Does Yusra Mardini speak German?

Mardini: My whole family is in Berlin. My sister is such a cool activist – she’s still working with refugees. She helps wherever she can. She speaks German and English and she’s forgetting Arabic.

Is Yusra a girl or boy?

Yusra, pronounced use-rah, is a girl’s name of Arabic origin.

Is the Swimmers a true Story?

THE SWIMMERS is the incredible true story of Yusra (Nathalie Issa) and Sarah Mardini (Manal Issa) who flee war-torn Syria for safety in Europe. The pair share a passion for swimming, with the former, in particular, incredibly talented and competitive, hoping to win a place at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio.