More a migrant than a refugee Written by: The Journeys Project Gilles’ experiences raise questions about the different challenges facing migrants and refugees. Initially from Rwanda, Gilles is now a
Formerly a social worker, a South Sudanese woman struggles to earn a living on her own in Kampala and worries about educating her kids. Written by: The Journeys Project Grace
By networking with other refugees in Kampala, a Congolese couple is able to find temporary housing and work opportunities Written by: The Journeys Project Isabelle and her husband fled to
A university graduate and former UN field staffer relies on his network to reestablish himself away from home Written by: The Journeys Project Jacques was an uncommon refugee, fleeing political
An active member in her community, Carolina makes a home in Colombia. In 2018, food scarcity amidst Venezuela’s economic crisis impelled Carolina to travel to Colombia. Leaving her two
A couple looks for opportunities and waits for some good news. Written by: The Journeys Project Felicia moved to Colombia in 2018 after graduating high school in Venezuela. Her partner,
Light at the end of the tunnel seems elusive for a blended family struggling to stretch their income Written by: The Journeys Project Emilia and her adult daughter, Anabel, each
Venezuelan parents utilize savings groups and balance multiple jobs in order to create opportunities for their children. Written by: The Journeys Project Astrid and her husband Carlos left Venezuela after
A Venezuelan woman uses her close-knit family to manage finances in Colombia. Written by: The Journeys project As the oldest of ten siblings, Ariely’s life has always revolved
Selling sweets and benefiting from gifts from good Samaritans assists Diana on her journey. Written by: The Journeys Project Diana expected to have a stable job lined up when she
Coping with daily scarcity and the predatory interest rates of loan sharks, saving is impossible for a family trying to forge a new path. Francis and Frankie head a large
High costs and legal obstacles lead a South Sudanese man to travel to Uganda by foot Written by: The Journeys Project Jackson, a businessman, finds himself fleeing South Sudan not
