Rattled by the Journey
A nineteen-year-old makes the dangerous journey to the U.S. Written by: The Journeys Project At the time of our interview, Juan was twenty-one years old. He
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You Must Hustle
Pursuing an education in mechanical engineering while working as an entrepreneur and broker, a twenty-nine-year-old works to create opportunity Written by: The Journeys Project Simon, a young
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Greener Pastures
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
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Struggling in the City, Stuck in the City
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
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Finding Prosperity in Community
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
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Leveraging Human Capital for a New Life
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
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An Abundance of Hope Amid a Crisis of Scarcity
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
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When the Only Constant is Instability
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,
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Piecing Together Help to Survive
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
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Hustling for Opportunity
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
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“If One of Us Eats, We All Eat”
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
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Good Samaritans and Familial Capital
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
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