5,100 KM
of 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

1,722 KM
of 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

Carlos Pereyra

2,799 KM
of courage

We must always keep a positive spirit because whatever the difficulties, experiences in countries cannot be compared.

Jeanne Vao (Mama Jeanne)

1,279 KM
of 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 Pavlova

2,600 KM
of courage

I believe that everyone has skills to offer, but learning to be an entrepreneur is key.

 Mery

7,200 KM
of 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

700 KM
of courage

What I would like the most is to have my valid residency card so I can live peacefully.

Olín

8,900 KM
of courage

Now, away from my home, I strongly realize that I really love my country and my people.

Olga

2,000 KM
of courage

When we see that some are struggling, others will offer free food or discounts for goods at their shops

Atabuddin

3,100 KM
of courage

I am glad that I decided to return to Ghana to beat all odds, including my disability, and to give others hope. Disability is not inability!

Kwame

16,100 KM
of courage

Dancing makes people drop their guard and allows them to express themselves through body movement. Zumba is a way of communicating and wherever I go, it enables me to get to know and understand new cultures and history.

Romana

800 KM
of courage

When we play, we remember our orchestras in Venezuela and it feels like a family reunion. I am convinced that music is connected to migration—it is a universal language.

Rafael

830 KM
of courage

I am here, but my heart is where the bombs are. I am sure that most Ukrainians who are now abroad will go back home one day – the heart wants what it wants.

Anzhelika

7,000 KM
of courage

I brought my knowledge with me to Chile, but I am also learning things from the country.

Maury

710 KM
of courage

Like any other worker, we contribute to the economy. I take care of my employer's home and family as if it were my own. My rights as a domestic worker are as important as any other worker’s rights.

Wah Wah

5,500 KM
of courage

There were nearly 100 people on the boat. In the middle of the sea, we had to take the water out with our hands to avoid drowning.

Abeba

2,800 KM
of courage

Now, I don’t have any reason to leave. Yes, home is usually best, but when the place where you grew up is constantly under threat, you have no choice.

Othaman

5,100 KM
of courage

Being a migrant makes you give a different meaning to what family is.

Manu

4,800 KM
of courage

It was that day that I realized that there were people out there who genuinely liked foreigners.

Jennifer

11,000 KM
of courage

After 15 years away from home, I wanted to build something of my own.

Ibrahim

11,200 KM
of courage

This song feels like I am rewriting my story. I hope it can help others too.

Dagne

425 KM
of courage

Our current situation forces us to constantly move in search of new ways to meet our needs, but we are now used to reinventing ourselves.

Azmaray

272 KM
of courage

Being in Jordan has made me feel like an Arab. This is a new feeling, since in Lebanon I used to consider myself only Lebanese. But as soon as I arrived in Amman, I felt this beautiful feeling. 

Ayla

940 KM
of courage

Dominican women are warriors, just like Venezuelan women. They are daring, they are active and capable on the field of play.

Aleidys