Behind every number there is a name, a face, and a family. These are some of the stories of families living for years between Israel and Ethiopia, through video calls, longing, and waiting.
Some names have been changed at the families' request to protect their privacy.
The stories are based on posts the family members published on the campaign's page, each card links to the original.
“Now that I'm 20, I'm beginning to grasp that I lived my entire childhood without my father's supporting shoulder.”Read the full story on Facebook →
“Sometimes all I want is to sit beside him and get a big brother's hug, but he is not here with me.”Read the full story on Facebook →
“My mother hasn't seen her son in 15 years, and no one is moved!”Read the full story on Facebook →
“After 20 years of waiting, tears, and endless battles, this time it is real, and it is happening.”Read the full story on Facebook →
“In these moments I think of my family, who did not get to see me, and it is sad that they are not with me.”Read the full story on Facebook →
“Four years of crying, sadness, and frustration with no one listening, but against all odds, we made history.”Read the full story on Facebook →
Every shared story has power. Share, so the whole world hears.
If your family is torn between Israel and Ethiopia and you are willing to share your story, we would love to hear it. Fill in the form and our team will get back to you.
