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Please help me find Valentina, my mother — somewhere in the USA
It was 2011 when my mother Valentina set off on the journey that would separate us. 15 years later, I'm still looking. When the government...
Chidi — if you see this, your family in Nigeria is looking for you
I've been looking for my family member Chidi since 1994. This platform is my latest attempt to bridge the gap that opened when they left. After...
Ngozi — if you see this, your family in Ghana is looking for you
I've been looking for my daughter Ngozi since 1990. This platform is my latest attempt to bridge the gap that opened when they left. Religious...
My sister Marco — we were torn apart in 2019
In 2019 near El Paso, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my sister, Marco. Violence in our hometown made staying impossible. At the time,...
Please help me find my sister Yolanda, missing since 1998
This is my plea to find my sister, Yolanda. We were separated near New York back in 1998 and I've been looking ever since. The economy back home...
Searching for Elena, last seen near Houston in 2015
My sister Elena and I were separated in 2015 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Houston. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Please help me find my aunt Diego, missing since 2022
In 2022 near Houston, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my aunt, Diego. Violence in our hometown made staying impossible. At the time,...
Daniel, your family in Venezuela misses you and is looking for you
In 2009, my uncle Daniel moved to New York. For the first couple of years, everything seemed fine. Then silence. After years of declining...
Looking for my brother Carlos — emigrated from Colombia to the US
In 2006, my brother Carlos moved to New Jersey. For the first couple of years, everything seemed fine. Then silence. The promise of a better life in...
Ayaan — if you see this, your family in Ethiopia is looking for you
In 2000, my sister Ayaan left everything behind in Dire Dawa. We stayed in touch for a while, then silence. The drought and famine left us with no...
Searching for my friend Jose, separated at the US border in 2008
My friend Jose and I were separated in 2008 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Houston. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Help me find my sister Guadalupe after 9 years apart
This is my plea to find my sister, Guadalupe. We were separated near Dallas back in 2017 and I've been looking ever since. The economy back home...
Searching for Andres in Chicago, lost contact since 2022
Andres, my aunt, left Ambato in 2017 heading for Chicago. That was the last chapter I know of their story. The economic crisis forced many families...
Patricia, my cousin, was separated from us near Miami
My cousin Patricia and I were separated in 2007 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Miami. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Searching for Alejandro, last seen near Washington DC in 2001
In 2001 near Washington DC, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my father, Alejandro. Gang threats forced the family to flee with nothing...
Help me find my brother Eduardo after 4 years apart
Eduardo, my brother, was taken from our family in 2022 near Dallas. We have spent every day since trying to find any trace. My family had been...
My brother Amara emigrated in 2003 — we've been searching ever since
I've been looking for my brother Amara since 2003. This platform is my latest attempt to bridge the gap that opened when they left. The conflict in...
32 years searching for my aunt Blessing from Enugu
I'm searching for my aunt, Blessing, who left Enugu in 1994. We lost touch and I've been looking ever since. We pooled money from the entire...
My uncle Ngozi emigrated in 2000 — we've been searching ever since
In 2000, my uncle Ngozi left everything behind in Accra. We stayed in touch for a while, then silence. After years of instability, the chance to...
Please help me find my brother Abena, last known to be in Milton Keynes
Abena, my beloved brother, left Tamale in 2021. The distance was supposed to be temporary. It wasn't. A family member abroad promised to help, but...
Andres, your family in Colombia misses you and is looking for you
In 2008, my cousin Andres moved to Miami. For the first couple of years, everything seemed fine. Then silence. Family connections in the US offered...
Have you seen Sergio? Separated at the border in 2011
In 2011 near Phoenix, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my daughter, Sergio. There was no work, no food, no future. The journey north...
Searching for Yolanda, last seen near Los Angeles in 1998
My heart has had a hole in it since 1998, when my grandmother Yolanda disappeared from our lives. Violence in our hometown made staying impossible....
Searching for Valentina, last seen near Los Angeles in 2004
I'm searching for Valentina, who is my brother. We lost each other in 2004 and I have never stopped looking. There was no work, no food, no future....
Help me find my daughter Elena after 23 years apart
I'm searching for Elena, who is my daughter. We lost each other in 2003 and I have never stopped looking. There was no work, no food, no future. The...
Searching for Dolores, last seen near Chicago in 1996
Dolores, my son, was taken from our family in 1996 near Chicago. We have spent every day since trying to find any trace. The economy back home left...
My mother Isabel — we were torn apart in 2023
This is my plea to find my mother, Isabel. We were separated near San Antonio back in 2023 and I've been looking ever since. The corruption and...
Ikenna — if you see this, your family in Nigeria is looking for you
In 2013, my grandmother Ikenna left everything behind in Ibadan. We stayed in touch for a while, then silence. The political situation made life...
Getachew — if you see this, your family in Ghana is looking for you
Getachew, my beloved friend, left Kumasi in 2004. The distance was supposed to be temporary. It wasn't. The conflict in our region displaced our...
My friend Sofia from Ambato — we lost touch 7 years ago
I'm searching for Sofia, my friend. They emigrated from Ambato in 2019 and we gradually lost contact. When the government collapsed, getting out...
Looking for my grandfather Maria — emigrated from Colombia to the US
In 2009, my grandfather Maria moved to Houston. For the first couple of years, everything seemed fine. Then silence. The economic crisis forced many...
Kofi — if you see this, your family in Ghana is looking for you
Kofi, my beloved cousin, left Sekondi-Takoradi in 1998. The distance was supposed to be temporary. It wasn't. After losing everything in the...
Please help me find my son Ngozi, last known to be in London
I've been looking for my son Ngozi since 2017. This platform is my latest attempt to bridge the gap that opened when they left. Ethnic tensions in...
Looking for Ana — lost during border crossing 2008
I'm searching for Ana, who is my daughter. We lost each other in 2008 and I have never stopped looking. We joined the caravan hoping for safety in...
Looking for Eduardo — lost during border crossing 2018
My heart has had a hole in it since 2018, when my sister Eduardo disappeared from our lives. We had been living peacefully for years when everything...
Please help me find Rafael, my family member — somewhere in the USA
It was 2010 when my family member Rafael set off on the journey that would separate us. 16 years later, I'm still looking. Political instability and...
Searching for Blessing, my daughter who moved to United Kingdom in 2018
I'm searching for my daughter, Blessing, who left Hargeisa in 2018. We lost touch and I've been looking ever since. The conflict in our region...
Pedro, my family member, was separated from us near Los Angeles
It has been 2 years since I last held my family member Pedro's hand. We were separated, and I have been searching ever since. We had been living...
Searching for my mother Maria, separated at the US border in 2010
I'm looking for my mother, Maria. In 2010, our family was torn apart near Dallas. One moment we were together, the next we were being pulled in...
Kemi — if you see this, your family in Somalia is looking for you
I've been looking for my brother Kemi since 2005. This platform is my latest attempt to bridge the gap that opened when they left. After losing...
My sister Chidi emigrated in 1996 — we've been searching ever since
It has been 30 years since my sister Chidi disappeared from our lives. I refuse to give up searching. The political situation made life impossible....
Please help me find my daughter Maria, missing since 1995
My daughter Maria and I were separated in 1995 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Phoenix. That was the last time I saw them. We had...
Searching for Teresa, last seen near Houston in 2018
My brother Teresa and I were separated in 2018 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Houston. That was the last time I saw them. My...
My sister Guadalupe — we were torn apart in 2011
In 2011 near Phoenix, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my sister, Guadalupe. We joined the caravan hoping for safety in numbers....
Please help me find my grandfather Hector, missing since 2020
My grandfather Hector and I were separated in 2020 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Tucson. That was the last time I saw them. We...
Looking for Oscar — lost during border crossing 2023
Oscar, my aunt, was taken from our family in 2023 near Phoenix. We have spent every day since trying to find any trace. Violence in our hometown...
My daughter Sofia — we were torn apart in 2007
I'm searching for Sofia, who is my daughter. We lost each other in 2007 and I have never stopped looking. My family had been targeted. We left in...
Searching for my sister Jose, separated at the US border in 2006
I'm searching for Jose, who is my sister. We lost each other in 2006 and I have never stopped looking. After years of struggling to make ends meet,...
Help me find my family member Luis after 4 years apart
I'm looking for my family member, Luis. In 2022, our family was torn apart near Miami. One moment we were together, the next we were being pulled in...
Searching for Juliana in Houston, lost contact since 2016
It was 2012 when my son Juliana set off on the journey that would separate us. 14 years later, I'm still looking. Family connections in the US...