A West African Country
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Godspower · A West African Country
My Father Was a Society Man
I told him I was a Christian, that I could not follow him into secret society.
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Pat · A West African Country
The Journey: My Heart Felt Dead
So the man started flogging me. See the scars? All over my body!
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A West African Country
This is What They Did to Me
The people of Europe, they that think that we just came here to look for money. No!
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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..."
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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.
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A West African Country
“God Knows Who I Am; He will Help Me”
God knows what I am, so He will help me.
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Odije · A West African Country
Why We Flee: “Water, Water, Water!”
My family looks to me to support them.
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A West African Country
“Dad, Where Are You Taking Me?”
My story is very sad.
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A West African Country
“We Tried to Protect Our Village”
I turn off the video … so they won’t feel sad.
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Pat · A West African Country
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.”