Fundão, Embracing Place

Crossing Seas, Breaking Barriers: Yahya’s Refugee Story

Yahya found refuge in Fundão in 2019. Today, he helps other refugees in the integration process.

Yahya's journey from Sudan to Fundão

Fundão, Embracing Place

Yahya's journey is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination for those who seek to escape systemic discrimination and violence. Born to parents from Darfurand raised in central Sudan, Yahya faced relentless racism and physical violence, which eventually forced him to flee in search of safety and dignity. His difficult journey to Europe highlights the challenges faced by many refugees. From Egypt to Fundão, through Libya and a dangerous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Yahya's story illustrates both the desperate circumstances that drive migration and the enduring hope for a better future. His arrival in Fundão, Portugal, marked not only the end of his physical journey but also the beginning of a new chapter, in which he dedicates himself to helping other migrants. This narrative emphasize Yahya's experiences and his significant role at the Migration Centre of Fundão, offering a poignant insight into the human face of the global refugee crisis.

To read more about Yahya's journey to Fundão, read the entire article on the URBACT website, by clicking here.

Fundão, Embracing Place

Filipa, Rui, the baby Maria and a cat named Bruce Lee

Fundão, Embracing Place

Tiago arrived in Fundão from Leiria with a vision. Since then, he has successfully opened three restaurants.

Fundão, Embracing Place

Mezcal: From the Past in Eritrea and the Mediterranean to the Present in Fundão.

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