Wound of the chest by the fire that never left me

From surviving a devastating fire in Myanmar to pursuing education in a refugee camp, Kefa Puta shares his inspiring journey of survival, resilience and hope.

By Kefa Puta  |  November 4, 2026
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Biology will relate every human gene to the genes of other animals and bacteria, to this great chain of being.

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