1 “Desert horizon” (Syria)
“This was the first part of my journey – through an endless desert where every step was a challenge. The countless stars in the night sky were my only consolation and my hope for a better tomorrow.”
2 “Hidden passages” (Afghanistan)
“We crossed the mountains in silence, concealing ourselves from view. Every path was dangerous,
but we had no choice. The mountains were an obstacle, but also protection.”
3 “Night journey” (Iran))
“We travelled at night because the night was our ally. The silence of the forest was frightening, but the moonlight led us forward, through the unknown.”
4 “Borders and waiting”
“Borders are always a place where time stops. Every hour of waiting was one step further from home, but also one step closer to the dream of security.”
5 “The travelling boat”
“The sea was the scariest part of my journey. Every drop of water was a reminder of danger, but we never abandoned hope of reaching safety.”
6 “First light”
“Dawn greeted us as we entered Serbia. The mud on our feet and the fatigue in our bodies could not defeat the light of hope that grew with the first rays of the sun.”