Photograph Of Asha and Rupa Toprani At Refugee Camp
Asha Toprani left Uganda in November 1972 with her new born daughter Rupa. They traveled to the UK without Surendra, Asha's husband and Rupa's father, because of bureaucratic restrictions that rendered him stateless, while Asha was a British subject. Upon their arrival to the UK, Asha and Rupa were sent to the Ugandan Resettlement Camp in Newberry UK.
Photograph of Sikinabhai's Wedding Ring
Uganda refugees were not permitted to take much out of the country, so only the most important items were carried to the US. This wedding ring was given to Sikinabhai in India upon her marriage, and she carried it with her to Uganda and then to the US.
Photograph of Naz Merali's Ring
Uganda refugees were not permitted to take much out of the country, so only the most important items were carried to the US. This ring was given to Naz by her father and was engraved with her name. Her father gave a similar ring to her sister.
Ronikali Merali Declaration of Business
This was the declaration Ronikali filled out when he was forced to leave his business behind in Uganda. The form says it is for "non-citizens" though Ronikali was a citizen of Uganda, who was stripped of his passport and thus effectively became stateless.
Photograph of Kampala Jamatkhane
A Jamatkhane is the mosque of Ismaili Muslims, and an important gathering place for the community.
Ashraf Ellison Passport
Uganda refugees were not permitted to take much out of the country, so most of the materials that tell their stories are official documents, such as this passport. After independence of Uganda, Ashraf had the choice to obtain Ugandan citizenship or keep her British citizenship.