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Sexual violence against women is both a driver of displacement and a reason to migrate. The silence and complicity of family members, along with the lack of government action, have led to generation after generation of women being abused and displaced. Yolanda Sinsun broke the silence to speak out about her story. Today, she is once again pursuing her plan to reach the United States, seeking to protect her daughter and granddaughter from the sexist violence perpetrated by a soldier.

After nearly 30 years in Los Angeles, recently deported Isao Ruiz Hernández shares how an accident left him without memory and living on the streets. In this powerful testimony, he recounts his daily struggle to survive among rats, garbage, and discrimination as an undocumented and injured migrant. Deported in 2025 after a period in prison, Isao reflects on the physical and emotional scars left by life in exile.

Isao explains how prison, instead of breaking him, became a turning point that helped save his life. After years of being homeless and lost in the streets, incarceration gave him access to vital medical and psychological care. Now deported and starting from scratch in Mexico, he calls for greater dignity and respect for people living on the margins of society.

Luis Ángel Camacho Vázquez shares his long journey as a migrant marked by injustice and resilience. After being deported due to a flawed legal case and police abuse, he attempted to return to the U.S., only to be detained and deported again. Now in a shelter in Tijuana, he’s working to rebuild his life while holding onto hope for a better future. Grateful for the support he’s received, he emphasizes that migrants are not beggars—but people determined to move forward with dignity.

Juan Luís Alfaro, known as “El Chitos,” shares his story of crossing the border in pursuit of the American Dream, driven by the hope of giving his daughters a better future. After three failed attempts, he risked a dangerous fourth journey alone, guided by faith and hope. Although he managed to reach the U.S., he faced years of loneliness, sacrifice, and disappointment that made him question whether it was truly worth it. With honesty, he reflects on what is gained and what is lost along the way, realizing that his true treasure was always his family and his hometown.

A migrant was deported after descending into substance abuse, leaving his family behind. He now regrets his actions, finding himself alone, and is trying to stay sober.

Idania and her family were displaced due to issues with land deeds and extorsion in Honduras. They obtained refugee status in Mexico and were settling in San Luís Potosí, but upon obtaining a CBP One appointment, they came to Tijuana only to find that the border was closed to asylum applicants.

Humberto left Honduras not out of economic need but because his family was told they needed to leave in 24 hours or be killed. They have been exploited in different ways during their migration but are now waiting at the US border at a shelter where they are treated well.

An elderly man is forced to abandon his home, leaving with his family for the US. Unfortunately, upon arriving with a CBP One appointment, the border was closed. He is hoping that some opportunity will arise for them.

Raufzak is a former soccer player and seamstress originally from Togo, Africa, currently living in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. Through his business venture, “Raufzak Tezidos Africanos,” he and his girlfriend make a living by selling garments made with fabrics from Africa. In this first part, he shares some biographical details, his journey through the African continent, and his cultural connection to Brazil, especially through his profession: soccer. This is the prelude to a life as a seamstress in the city with the largest population of African descent in the Americas.