Written by: Kim Wilson Table of Contents Introduction “I have twelve children of my own, but after the war, I ended up with twenty-one children in my care.” This
Cuba to Costa Rica via South America: A determined Cuban man is forced to cross the Darién Gap twice after Panamanian authorities send him back to Colombia. Written by: The
Bangladesh to Central America: Aided by his uncles, a Bangladeshi student leaves school to journey to the US, via Central and South America. Written by: The Journeys Project Many young
Nepal to Costa Rica: Passed from smuggler to smuggler, a married man escapes floods and earthquakes to make his way to Brazil, then northward. Written by: The Journeys Project In
Pakistan to the US via South America: A Christian man dodges religious oppression and physical perils to make his way to Brazil, then Costa Rica. Written by: The Journeys Project
India to the US: Three young men from the Punjab find new friendships as they are smuggled to South America and northward. Written by: The Journeys Project Sunny and Dharampreet
Yemen to the US: A highly educated Yemeni flees war, lands in Egypt, travels through South America, then awaits a boat to smuggle him around Nicaragua. Written by: The Journeys
Cameroon toward the US: Juju, political persecution and domestic violence cause a blind mother of three to leave Cameroon in search of safety Written by: The Journeys Project Charm and
DRC to Costa Rica via South America: A 36-year-old Congolese woman flees violence at home, crossing the Darién jungle with her children, to seek asylum in Costa Rica.
Burkina Faso to Mexico: A young man from Burkina Faso orienteers his way across South and Central America in search of a better life in the US. Written by: The
Ghana to Costa Rica: A young Ghanaian family leaves the dangers of a deadly land dispute to make its way through South and Central America, relying on gifts from fellow
Ghana toward the US via South and Central America: A devout Christian escapes his tribe, heading to unknown lands with only his faith to guide him. Written by: The Journeys
