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Family Separation

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...

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Family Separation

Valentina, my friend, was separated from us near Washington DC

I'm searching for Valentina, who is my friend. We lost each other in 2016 and I have never stopped looking. The drought destroyed everything. The...

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Lost Contact

My cousin Ngozi emigrated in 2012 — we've been searching ever since

It has been 14 years since my cousin Ngozi disappeared from our lives. I refuse to give up searching. Ethnic tensions in our region made it...

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Lost Contact

Please help me find my brother Abena, last known to be in Washington DC

Abena, my beloved brother, left Mekelle in 2012. The distance was supposed to be temporary. It wasn't. The drought and famine left us with no choice...

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Migration

Have you seen Eduardo? Separated at the border in 2019

In 2019 near Washington DC, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my brother, Eduardo. After years of struggling to make ends meet, the...

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Migration

Looking for my cousin Babajide from Ethiopia — lost contact in 2022

Babajide, my beloved cousin, left Dire Dawa in 2009. The distance was supposed to be temporary. It wasn't. Economic hardship forced many in our...

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Family SeparationFeatured

My father Luis — we were torn apart in 2017

I'm searching for Luis, who is my father. We lost each other in 2017 and I have never stopped looking. The corruption and violence left us with no...

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Family Separation

Have you seen Rosa? Separated at the border in 1999

It has been 27 years since I last held my cousin Rosa's hand. We were separated, and I have been searching ever since. We joined the caravan hoping...

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Family Separation

Searching for Javier, last seen near Washington DC in 2011

Javier, my grandmother, was taken from our family in 2011 near Washington DC. We have spent every day since trying to find any trace. The drought...

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Migration

Looking for Carlos — lost during border crossing 1995

I'm searching for Carlos, who is my cousin. We lost each other in 1995 and I have never stopped looking. Violence in our hometown made staying...

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