Olivo/Olive Tree
O – Olivo / Olive Tree by Nora /”When I walk among my olive trees in Morocco, I feel at peace, enjoying the earth beneath my feet. But now, I can’t cross the border (and I can’t bring them here!)”
YouTube
Y – Youtube by Fatima / “I share videos on my YouTube channel, which has over 5,500 followers. It’s my way of making connections and staying close to people from home.”
Xenofobia / Xenophobia
X – Xenofobia / Xenophobia by Irene /”I remember growing up in Ceuta, back when the fence didn’t exist—at least not physically. But in many ways, it was always there. As a child, I saw things that unsettled me. Now I recognize them as racism and xenophobia woven into the fabric of everyday life.”
W – WhatsApp by Khadija / “My daughter was left alone in Morocco for three years due to the border reinforcement. I stay connected with her through WhatsApp—it’s a way of being present, even though I’m not physically there.”
Valiente / Brave
V -Valiente / Brave by Fatima / “The first time I left Ceuta by boat, I felt exhilarated, sitting proudly in my top-notch Express VIP chair. Here’s to fearless women!”
Treinta Años / Thirty Years
T – Treinta Años / Thirty Years by Faty / “I no longer find joy as I once did because, even after more than three decades in Ceuta, my situation remains the same—I am still undocumented.”
Sentimiento / Feeling
S – Sentimiento / Feeling by Rabia / “I’m afraid —it feels like a knot in my heart. I fear going to Morocco, worried they might not let me return to Ceuta.”
Romántica / Romantic
R – Romántica / Romantic by Rabia / “In my heart, I hold all the love songs. I love you, and I miss you deeply.”
Quiero / I want
Q – Quiero / I want by Laila / “I want to be a positive role model for my children. I aspire to be a responsible citizen, with both rights and duties. I want to live here legally.”
Pajarito / Little Bird
P – Pajarito / Little Bird by Selma / “I used to sneak across the border like a small bird, going in and out on weekends or holidays. Times have changed. We can’t fly the way we used to.”