6,000KMof courage
“Here I feel valued for who I am for the first time. My co-workers value my intelligence over my gender identity, and they listen to my ideas.”
Charlin
5,500KMof courage
“I give other single mothers the support they need to assert their rights and those of their children.”
Gobado
9,600KMof courage
Whenever thoughts of suicide surfaced, the innocent faces of my children and their sweet laughter brought me back, compelling me to endure the bitterness of my days.
Imanu
1,350KMof courage
“Kyrgyzstan is a fantastic country that has so much to offer to international students. I feel like I've grown so much as a person.”
Ayesha
770KMof courage
Live your life happily, never give up and love your child as they are. (Tetiana, Oleksii’s mother)
Oleksii
7,450KMof courage
I faced stigma and discrimination from people in my neighbourhood. They labelled me a ‘coward’ for not making it to Europe. But my family stood by me.
Sainey
9,900KMof courage
In Argentina, I didn't know as many Latin American or African migrants as I do in Spain. Now, I carry a bit of culture from everyone I meet.
Agustina
7,900KMof courage
You learn a lot when you are on your own. If I hadn’t come here, I would still be working at the hair salon and would have never grown the way I did.
Deivit
9,700KMof courage
The first time I returned, I was worried that I wouldn’t live up to their expectations. But I felt in my gut and in my heart that this was where I belonged.
Emeritha
5,100KMof courage
People migrate for various reasons; because they want peace, because they are seeking a better education or to be with their family, for example. This strength and motivation we have is an engine that must be used to keep the ball rolling.
Jean
1,722KMof courage
The best thing I have ever done as an entrepreneur and a migrant is to persevere. I learned this from my grandfather, who was also a migrant.
Carlo
2,799KMof courage
We must always keep a positive spirit because whatever the difficulties, experiences in countries cannot be compared.
Jeanne(Mama Jeanne)
1,279KMof courage
Each person must do something in order to change the world, so that the world becomes a better place. Even if it might seem insignificant, a small step will do.
Ekaterina
2,600KMof courage
I believe that everyone has skills to offer, but learning to be an entrepreneur is key.
Mery
7,200KMof courage
I am not ashamed of who I truly am. I will join my fellow brothers and sisters to celebrate Pride united and proud.
Dieumerci
700KMof courage
What I would like the most is to have my valid residency card so I can live peacefully.
Olín
8,900KMof courage
Now, away from my home, I strongly realize that I really love my country and my people.
Olga
2,000KMof courage
When we see that some are struggling, others will offer free food or discounts for goods at their shops.
Atabuddin