We sometimes find within ourselves the defiance and the belief that somehow we will survive

Kitende (Kenya)

My strength comes from my mother; she always told me: 'As long as you are honest with yourself, you have every right to fight for what you believe.' This has been a learning experience for me. One day in my life I will look back and realise that this is something I had to experience to understand what it is like to be dispossessed, to be lonely, and to have nothing of my own. It will help me to see the world and people more clearly - because if you have not been there you cannot know. ... the full story

Rodrigo (Colombia)

The only thing that I have is a huge faith in God and for this I continue to struggle. I feel that all of this has to have happened for a reason. I am in a terrible situation here but I know that there are people who are in worse situations. I'm nobody in this country and I know there is not much I can do, but in one way or another I try to alleviate some of the pain that I see around me. I feel that one day things will change, somebody is going to realise what is the real situation that refugee claimants are living here. ... the full story

Omid-Arezo (Iran)

I believe that one day I will find my life. I am hopeful. I can't speak very well, but I can understand. Maybe I have forgotten some things but my memory still works. You must understand I am not a lazy person - I am very active, I like to work. Maybe I can still do things for other people. Just give me the opportunity to work and I can learn, and I can teach things to other people. ... the full story