Stories
Through peer-to-peer awareness raising activities including video and written testimonials and community events, returned migrants share their experiences with irregular migration and voluntary return with their communities.
- Afghanistan
Sharafudin’s Story
Sharafudin stresses the life-threatening dangers of irregular migration paths.
- Afghanistan
Farid’s Story
“If someone told me about the realities of irregular migration, I would have never left Islam Qala…
- Afghanistan
Motahar’s Story
Motahar chose to start a new life in his homeland after spending his life in different countries.
- Afghanistan
Abdul Sabor’s Story
Abdul Sabor is a professional bodybuilder from Herat. After going on a risky journey, his passion…
- Afghanistan
Mahboob’s Story
When Mahboob returned to Afghanistan after 7 years in Germany, he rediscovered a sense of belonging.
- Afghanistan
Ahmad’s Story
Last year, Ahmad returned home to reunite with his family. He recounts the difficulties he…
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Participants discuss and learn about the risks of irregular migration paths during community event in Afghanistan.
IOM / Mohammad Hadees PARDES, October 2019
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Participants discuss the risks of irregular migration at awareness raising workshop in Herat, Afghanistan.
IOM / Mohammad Hadees PARDES, October 2019
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Returnee shares personal story of how he was deceived by smugglers with workshop participants.
IOM / Mohammad Hadees PARDES, October 2019