Hassam Bazil is a 16-year-old studying in Alaska on the Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES).

When militants killed at least 145 people in a school shooting in Peshawar, Hassam felt faraway and helpless. But through the help and support of his friends and host family, he found a way to feel better and spoke about the ordeal in an interview with KTOO Public Radio.

For the complete story, visit:

http://www.ktoo.org/2014/12/23/pakistani-student-juneau-reflects-mass-school-shooting/