Marieclaire was just a young girl when her family was forced to flee their home in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2005, amid escalating violence and instability. They were among hundreds of thousands seeking safety from widespread ethnic conflict, militia attacks, and severe human rights abuses. The humanitarian crisis disrupted every aspect of life, […]
Continue reading When Tamana fled Afghanistan with her husband and two children, it was not a decision made lightly. Like many others, her journey was driven by a combination of personal risk and the shrinking space for human rights in her homeland. However, she wasn’t just leaving a country in turmoil; she was fleeing with a target […]
Continue reading When Yalda arrived in Canada in the winter of 2002, she was nine months pregnant, knew only a few English words, and was overwhelmed by snow, cold, and the challenges of beginning life again in a new country. To add to the overwhelming feeling, it was only ten days after her arrival that she gave […]
Continue reading When Fernando speaks about success, he doesn’t talk about titles, status, or wealth. He talks about being alive. About having a home. About being safe. For him, success is a family that can walk down the street without fear. A place to sleep that isn’t shadowed by threats. A chance to build something new, even […]
Continue reading When Awet was conscripted into the Eritrean military as a teenager, he had no way of knowing that this would mark the beginning of a decades-long struggle for safety, freedom, and dignity. Like many young Eritreans, Awet was forced into indefinite national service, a system notorious for its harsh conditions, poor pay, and near-total control […]
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