Their own words

“At school, no grown-up helped me, just a friend who spoke the same language.”

“I was very scared and shivered with fear [...] I was also aware that this was my last chance, the last stop for my life.”

“Waiting was difficult. We were scared of what would happen and we understood nothing.”

“I was lonely at first and wanted to go back.”

“I don’t see a difference between [my home country] and Iceland, except that I’m secure here. There is no one to help me. I am alone.”