Back to the islands: searching for lost graves

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After being stranded on a deserted island as a child refugee fleeing Vietnam in 1979, Dr Carina Hoang returned 19 years later. She'd survived unimaginable trauma and her cousin had died on a nearby island. She was determined to find his grave and give him a proper burial to bring peace to their family. It would be the first of many trips back because when other refugees started to hear of Carina's mission they started calling her, asking for help. (2/2) Part 1 of this story can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszdzn Carina's book is called Boat People: Personal Stories from the Vietnamese Exodus 1975-1996. Presented by Emily Webb Produced by Mariana Des Forges Picture: Dr Carina Hoang in the jungle with an Indonesian official Credit: Courtesy of Dr Carina Hoang