Parwan, who is 18 and from Bangladesh, has been forced to make his own way through life from a very young age. His long journey to Greece in search of safety and protection was fraught with dangers. While he’s finally living his dream of working in a pizzeria in Athens, he continues to bear the mental and physical scars from his treacherous journey.

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After fleeing violence in Myanmar, 36-year-old Nwe* faced danger, debt, and despair on her journey to safety in Thailand. But with support from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), funded by the European Union (EU), she found the strength to start again—for herself and her newborn twins.