Saliou from Cameroon

Saliju is a Belgrade resident from Cameroon.

He was forced to leave his homeland Tibati because, as a person with a disability, he was practically invisible to the system in his country.

"A person with a disability can do anything," says Saliju. His enthusiasm and perseverance are inspiring. He told us about the sport he engages in in Serbia, why he loves his job, and how much his colleagues and people in our country mean to him.

Natalia is a Smederevo resident, from Kyiv.

In Ukraine, she worked as a journalist for several television stations, and she wants to pursue the same profession in Serbia, diligently learning Serbian. She shared with us her first steps in Serbia, the warm welcome, and the assistance she received from fellow citizens in Smederevo.

Natalia from Kyiv

Kochai from Afghanistan

#InYourShoes

Welcome, rather than Why Come!

"Welcome to my country.
We stand by you.
You are always welcome.
We are here for you."

Kochai is a Zemun resident from Afghanistan.

He was forced to leave his home and found a new one in Serbia. Speaking eight languages, he utilizes his knowledge to help organizations and institutions as a translator. He shared with us his aspirations, dreams, and his family's life in Zemun.

#JaPripadam

#IBelong was a campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of personal documentation.

It is estimated that around 2,000 residents in Serbia still lack personal documents. Additionally, approximately 250 individuals are not registered in the birth registry.

Lack of personal documents can have serious consequences on education as it hinders or even prevents access to schooling. Additionally, without proper documentation, it is difficult to access healthcare, which can jeopardize their well-being and ability to find employment, hindering them from living the life they desire.