Niña / Girl
N – Niña / Girl by Charifa / “In Morocco, I started working at six, taking care of other children. Even here in Ceuta, I continue to work tirelessly. I aspire to learn new skills, become self-reliant, and no longer be bossed around or yelled at—because I am no longer the same young girl I […]
Medalla / Medal
M – Medalla / Medal by Malika / “When I left my home in Morocco, my grandmother gave me a medal as a talisman that could grant me strength and self-confidence.”
Libertad / Freedom
L – Libertad / Freedom by Malika / “I cherish my freedom to live on my own terms, but my liberty feels limited here in this city, as I can’t cross the border to visit my grandmother in Morocco.”
Kilómetros / Kilometers
K – Kilómetros / Kilometers by Hafida / “My village is just seven kilometers away; if I throw a stone, it would land there.”
Jaula / Cage
J – Jaula / Cage by Charifa / “Ceuta once seemed like a land of opportunities, but for undocumented people like us, it has become a cage.”
Impotencia / Powerlessness
I – Impotencia / Powerlessness by Basmae / “She just wanted to be a happy woman, but in Morocco, women are often powerless.”
Hija / Daughter
H – Hija / Daughter by Khadija / “I’ve always been with my daughter. We can’t live without each other. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we can’t cross to Morocco and return to Ceuta unless we have a work contract. I work in Ceuta, but without a contract, I can’t see her anymore.”
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.”