Author: splashesofsi
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Haweya
Haweya’s harrowing story is a stark testament to the devastating human cost of conflict. Caught in the crossfire of fighting in Khartoum, Sudan, she suffered unimaginable losses and injuries, including the death of her husband and the injury of her son, compounded by her own physical trauma. Her desperate escape on foot towards Chad, with…
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Khadra
Khadra’s journey from Homs, Syria, to northern Lebanon is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of a mother determined to provide for her family under the most harrowing conditions. At 50 years old, this Syrian refugee widow, alongside her five sons, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren, faces the daily challenge of survival in an informal…
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Carlos Gómez
The banks of the river in Frontera Corozal, Chiapas, serve as more than just a picturesque locale near ancient Mayan ruins; they are a critical juncture for the growing wave of asylum-seekers and migrants navigating their way through the Americas. Among these, families like Carlos Gomez and Haiset Hernandez, who journeyed from Honduras with their…
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Jose Luis
The plight of Jose Luis Jimenez and thousands of other Venezuelans crossing into Colombia underscores the dire situation faced by many as they seek refuge and sustenance amidst Venezuela’s ongoing crisis. The closure of border bridges and the perilous crossing of the Tachira River in search of food, medicine, and basic services highlight the desperate…
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Gaëlle
The story of Gaëlle and Charlotte is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of refugees seeking safety and a new beginning. Fleeing intercommunal violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, these women have overcome immense challenges to provide for their families in the Republic of the Congo. Gaëlle’s endeavor to sell bread…
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Asmorom
Asmorom’s harrowing journey from Eritrea to Israel, and eventually to safety in Italy, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of relentless adversity. Fleeing Eritrea in 2007 at the tender age of 18, Asmorom’s quest for safety led him through a gauntlet of violence at the hands of smugglers,…
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Fadouma
Fadouma’s life story unfolds like a tapestry of resilience woven through decades of conflict, displacement, and the enduring hope for reunion with her family. Married for so long that the memories of their wedding have faded, Fadouma and her husband Ali Mohamed Zein have weathered the storms of war in their native Somalia, only to…
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Letha
Letha’s journey from the conflict-torn Tigray region in Ethiopia to safety in Sudan is a poignant tale of resilience and hope amidst despair. Seven months pregnant and forced to leave behind parts of her family as fighting erupted in November 2020, Letha made the harrowing decision to flee with her two youngest children, Ermyas and…
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Nabiha
In the outskirts of Hudaydah, Yemen’s principal Red Sea port, 38-year-old widow and mother-of-three Nabiha is piecing together her life anew amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflict. Having been displaced multiple times due to the hostilities, she’s now focused on constructing a home to bring back some semblance of stability for her family. Nabiha’s journey…
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Elizabeth
At 65, Mama Elizabeth, a refugee from Sudan, embodies the spirit of compassion and community service in South Sudan’s Maban County. As one of the 48 dedicated ‘guardian angels,’ she has transformed her home into a sanctuary for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), offering them safety and solace. Her commitment to aiding those…