# Against the Wind: A Story of Escape and Hope

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Podcast: [FluentFiction - Afrikaans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-afrikaans-6690440)
Published: 2026-06-27T07:50:04+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-06-27-07-38-19-af
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## Resource

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans : Against the Wind: A Story of Escape and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-06-27-07-38-19-af Story Transcript: Af: Die winterwind huil deur die gebreekte vensters van die ou skool. En: The winter wind howls through the broken windows of the old school. Af: Die mure is bedek met vervaagde muurskilderye, 'n stille herinnering aan 'n vroliker tyd. En: The walls are covered with faded murals, a silent reminder of a happier time. Af: Die saal, nou 'n skewebou vol rommel, is vol kinders wat daar skuiling neem. En: The hall, now a dilapidated building full of rubble, is filled with children seeking shelter there. Af: Onder hulle is Andries en sy sussie, Leandie. En: Among them are Andries and his sister, Leandie. Af: Andries kyk om hom rond. En: Andries looks around. Af: Hy is 16 en altyd op sy hoede. En: He is 16 and always on guard. Af: Die wêreld is nou gevul met gevare, maar hierdie skool, hoe afgeleë ook al, bied ten minste 'n bietjie beskerming – al is dit net vir 'n rukkie. En: The world is now filled with dangers, but this school, as remote as it is, offers at least a little protection – even if only for a while. Af: "Leandie, ons moet eers hier bly. En: "Leandie, we must stay here for now. Af: Miskien kan ons nog iets leer," fluister hy. En: Maybe we can still learn something," he whispers. Af: Hy weet hoe belangrik dit is om 'n bietjie hoop te hê, selfs in 'n wêreld soos hierdie. En: He knows how important it is to have a little hope, even in a world like this. Af: Leandie is net 12, maar haar oë straal lewenslus uit. En: Leandie is just 12, but her eyes shine with vitality. Af: "Ek wil meer weet, Andries. En: "I want to know more, Andries. Af: Ek wil leer hoekom dinge so…

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