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My Father Was a Society Man

I told him I was a Christian, that I could not follow him into secret society.

Arrival: Law

"He left me with two babies and went to Libya ... I wemt to Libya, but I didn't find him."

The Journey: My Drawings Show Sorrows Along the Way

The people that transport you, they don’t show love.

Belonging: My Dream is to Help People Make Life Better

Everyone has his own road and his own destiny.

Why We Flee: Going to Libya was Hell

I said, “God, OK, if today is my last day, let it be.”

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..."

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.”

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.

In Libya Life is No Good

The first day I came to Italy, I had a friend, an Italian friend.

They Survived Libya

The journey is very, very risky. Many people died — a lot.

“God Knows Who I Am; He will Help Me”

God knows what I am, so He will help me.

“We Tried to Protect Our Village”

I turn off the video … so they won’t feel sad.

The Journey: My Life Was at Risk

I said, “God, I left my country because I don’t want to die and now people are dying in the desert.”
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