Ganas / Looking forward
G – Ganas / Looking forward by Hafida / “I’m looking forward to traveling and exploring new places (and using my new suitcase!). Every day here feels the same—work, work, work. I need to move on.” [Field data to allocate by admin] Countries: Morocco, Spain and Belgium Languages: Spanish Subtitles: English
Frontera / Borderland
F – Frontera / Borderland by Lakbira Ijamai / “We, the cross-border workers, are exhausted—both physically and mentally—by this border. That’s why we organized ourselves to demand mobility rights after the COVID-19 border closure.”
Esperanza / Hope
E – Esperanza / Hope by Laila / “I hope that by sharing our stories, we can make the world a more compassionate place.”
Dolor / Sorrow
D – Dolor / Sorrow by Basmae / “Whenever I look at my bracelet, it brings me comfort. I miss my love, who gave it to me for my birthday. Since the border closure, I haven’t seen him.”
Cruzando / Crossing
C – Cruzando / Crossing by Faty / “I remember crossing the border into Ceuta at 14, escaping domestic violence and abuse. An unknown woman helped me.”
Barco / Boat
B – Barco / Boat by Faty / “I have a clear image in my mind: a boat. I want to cross the Strait of Gibraltar legally, like anyone else in Ceuta.”
Adelante/Forward
A – Adelante / Forward by Nora / “When I feel down, I remind myself to keep moving forward.”