Belgium

Roumayssa is geboren en getogen in Brussel, maar heeft sterke banden met Marokko. Elke reis naar Marokko brengt een mix van nostalgie en vreugde, maar ook een verlangen naar haar thuis in België. Deze innerlijke strijd tussen deze twee werelden weerspiegelt de complexe identiteit als kind van immigratie.

The story "Escaping Dictatorship: The Portuguese Migration to France" details how, during the 1960s and 1970s, many Portuguese fled to France to escape the oppressive Salazarist regime, war, and poverty. Portugal's dictatorship enforced strict censorship and limited education, while France offered economic stability and job opportunities in the post-WWII reconstruction era. This migration was a chance for many Portuguese to envision a better future.

Interpreters often carry the emotional burden of others’ trauma. Researcher Chiara Rao, who previously created a digital story on this theme, shares insights into the mental health challenges interpreters face—and why support and awareness are essential. Let’s explore the hidden cost of giving others a voice.