Stories
Rose Elena and her family traveled with limited luggage. Among the clothes, she brought this Divine Child that the teacher of her son gave her to protect the family during the journey and in their new life.
Ana Paula left Brazil in 2003. In her suitcase, she was able to carry her mother's dress, a ring her mother gave her before she left, photos of her family and youth. She carried this Bible to find comfort, faith, and protection.
Sonia brought gold chains that represented her success as a professional in Peru.
Rosa, her husband, and children traveled with very few belongings to be able to cross the border. They brought their clothes as well as this airplane ticket. The sandals was a gift that their relatives gave them upon arrival so that they would never forget their origin
For Teresa and Edy, these are the first belongings they had when they arrived in the United States. In addition to a mattress to sleep on, a table and chair were the first donations they received. It gave them somewhere to sit and eat upon their arrival. The griddle was their only way to cook for a few months
This watch belongs to Gonzalo. He traveled with it from El Salvador more than twenty years ago. Time has stopped on the watch, marking the hour of a life left behind.
Gandhy Ramirez had a very fulfilling life in Guatemala. With her, she brought her university degree, childhood photos, the national olympic team jersey, and newspaper clippings which she was featured in. One of the first items she acquired after arriving was a new fencing guard.