An exhibition of images from asylum seekers and refugees provides a way for their stories to be shared.
The exhibition forms part of the ANAM Arts Festival at Dublin City University (DCU).
This photo exhibition invited refugees and asylum seekers to choose a photo from their own collection and explain its importance.
Cecilia Hlongwani chose an image of her place of birth in Zimbabwe and recalls memories of growing up there. A former estate agent, Cecilia Hlongwani describes what life is like now in Direct Provision and the stresses that go with it.
You move to a foreign country. You leave all your family, you leave your friends.
Cecilia Hlongwani is a participant in the Mellie Project at DCU partnering people living in Direct Provision with student and staff volunteers to facilitate cultural exchange and discussion.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 3 April 2019. The reporter is Sinéad Crowley.
