Conflict
Ali · Afghanistan
The Journey: I Crossed the Mountainous Border
I kept thinking, "I will be dead; I'm not going to make it!"
Leonard · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Our Lives Before: Born a Survivor
Forced to be a rebel then a spy, Leonard was protected by the pygmies
Amina · Syria
Leaving Aleppo
Amina is one of countless indomitable refugee mothers in the world
Germany
I Organized a Refugee Support Group
In the end you will be judged by the fullness of your heart.
Alex · Nigeria
The Journey: My Drawings Show Sorrows Along the Way
The people that transport you, they don’t show love.
Christine Dolan · United Kingdom
I Was Called the Sock Ambassador
There are many desperate people…
The Art Creates Support for Families and Children
When I dropped off my first carload … I asked, “May I stay and help?”
Linar · Afghanistan
We Were Stuck Between Two Patrols
We only had enough to get this far, here in Greece. Now we’re stuck.
Asad · Afghanistan
Belonging: You Are Safe
You have to have faith and trust in humanity.
Rhenald · Libya
Belonging: My Dream is to Help People Make Life Better
Everyone has his own road and his own destiny.
Idehen · Libya
Why We Flee: Going to Libya was Hell
I said, “God, OK, if today is my last day, let it be.”
Tamba · A West African Country
Arrival: I Want to Work
" I want to leave something for my children and grandchildren. The Italians give me a place to sleep and food, but I need help finding a job..."
Momo · Somalia
Why We Flee: I Don't Know How to Be Happy
“Call your family. Send money.” I said, “I don’t have family. I am an orphan.”
Amina · Syria
I Have Missed Three Years of Their Lives
My husband told me to go to Germany with our youngest son because I am a math teacher and can speak English, and because I am strong.
Arif - Syria · Syria
Arrival: I Must be Strong for Her
"I like being in school again..."
Iran
I Only Want to be Treated Like a Human Being
I just want to be free and to live in peace and safety.
Afghanistan
Women Have No Rights There
I look forward to having a calm life filled with great achievements.
Afghanistan
I Have Never Known Peace
We have had war in Afghanistan since before I was born
Afghanistan
My Father Was a Member of the Taliban
Because I am almost fourteen and the oldest son, I am responsible for our family.
A West African Country
I Left Because of Religious Conflict
I wanted to stay in Africa, but I wanted my life to be secure, so I came to Europe.