Exhibition “Shared Journey”
The exhibition features 12 portraits and personal stories of people who have found protection in Bulgaria after fleeing war and persecution in Syria, Ukraine, Sudan, and Afghanistan.
I want to be treated with dignity
To appreciate my hard work, my knowledge. To not judge me from the outside. To allow me to express myself to share my knowledge, my positive energy to the society.
Peaceful, passionate and persistent person
I do not recognize borders, because borders are a restriction on freedom… freedom of movement, freedom of expression, freedom of creativity…
Thе windows of your imagination
I’m a game changer, I’m the inspiration in the form of a woman, the wings you will need to fly with.
Starting a New Chapter
Today, I am more self-assured, resilient, and grateful. I have been trans-
formed — I discovered strength in myself I never knew I had. In Bulgaria,
Between Two Worlds
To me, Bulgaria is a small paradise. Of course, there are challenges: the language, finding work, the cultural differences. But my desire to speak Bulgarian fluently and beautifully is what keeps me going.
Choosing Life
This place changed me. I found serenity, friends, and new inspirations. I sing
Bulgarian songs, I am learning the proverbs, I can dance the horo. Bulgaria
became my second home — not out of necessity, but because it embraced
me.
Finding a Home and Love
To return the kindness, I now extend my own hand to others. This
taught me the meaning of love—for myself, and for others.
Life is no fairy tale
When I arrived in Bulgaria, many thought my journey had ended. In truth,
it was only just beginning. I was faced with a new world: an unknown language, a different culture, fresh hardships. Yet even here, I found light.
The House with a Shadow from a Fig Tree
I left because I had no choice, for war does not ask for permission. I left my
parents behind and set out. I feared not just for myself, but also that I would
not be able to help if something were to happen to them.
