Fazal Moneer Adil
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Fazal Moneer Adil

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Fazal Moneer Adil is a writer, community leader, and entrepreneur based in Des Moines, Iowa, whose life has been an odyssey across borders in search of dreams and belonging. Born in a refugee camp in Pakistan, he later worked in Dubai before returning to Afghanistan to serve as an interpreter for U.S. Special Operatives. After the fall of the Afghan government in 2021, Fazal resettled with his family in Iowa, United States. Since then, he has dedicated his professional life to helping other refugees. In roles such as Family Health Navigator, Wellness Case Manager, and Employment Navigator in human services, he guides families through the complexities of resettlement, healthcare, and education. He also serves on the board of the Iowa Afghan Community and Cultural Organization (IACCO), continuing his mission of advocacy and service. He is the author of A River is Made, a memoir of war, exile, and endurance. The book traces his journey across borders and through personal tragedy as he builds a life of belonging in America.
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    • A River Is Made

    • From South Waziristan to Kabul, Dubai, and Des Moines, Iowa — An Afghan Refugee’s Journey from War to Belonging in America
    • By: Fazal Moneer Adil
    • Narrated by: Patrick Kelly Shannon
    • Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 05-12-2025
    • Language: English
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