Integrating refugees into the workforce has been a major challenge for the German government. But for one Syrian refugee from Aleppo, a trainee position at a building renovation company could be the key to building a new life in Germany.
The story of 19-year-old Diallo from Guinea is one of escape from racism and violence, of tragedy in the desert, and of friendship in Libya lost and found again.
Aeham Ahmad made headlines when photographs of him playing the piano amidst the destruction and the exodus from al Yarmouk camp near Damascus went viral. Today, the accomplished pianist lives in Germany and plays in concerts to raise awareness about the war in Syria.
Abu Rabiah fled Homs and the war with his family. He had a difficult life at a refugee camp in Lebanon and arrived in Italy thanks to humanitarian corridors. He is now an activist for peace.
Fasasi Abeedeen, 32, is from Nigeria and arrived in Italy in 2015. He speaks about his long and arduous journey to Europe and the feelings he experienced through his art.