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Migration Stories brings you powerful true stories of victims of trafficking, as recorded by IOM Mali. First created in 2020, this podcast series shares the resilience, courage, and lessons of individuals who faced exploitation and found a path forward. With renewed support from the COMPASS programme, these stories are now republished alongside a set of graphic stories (comics) to raise awareness and support informed decisions about migration. You can discover more and download the comics on our educational platform: www.yenna.org (http://www.yenna.org). Each episode is voiced by actors to protect the identity of survivors — but every word is rooted in real experiences. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Migration Stories podcast

The Witness

2025/04/18

Awa is a survivor of modern-day exploitation. Originally from Mopti, in northern Mali, she bravely testifies in a criminal court in Bamako against the man she once called her uncle — the very person who deceived her into a trafficking scheme. Awa chose justice. Listen to her powerful, real-life story, recorded by IOM Mali and interpreted by a voice actor. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Girl Mechanic

2025/04/25

Imma loves cars and works as a mechanic in a workshop in Lagos. She’s unbothered by what others think about a woman in this field because she knows exactly what she wants — and what she doesn’t. Promises were made to her, too good to be true. After a perilous journey, she’s found herself here, and she’s grateful to be alive to share her story. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Le poids de la responsabilité

2025/04/25

À seulement 16 ans, Oumar perd son père et devient l'homme de la maison. Prenant la lourde responsabilité de s'occuper de sa mère et de sa sœur, il saisit une opportunité professionnelle qui le mène du Mali à la Libye. Mais rien ne se passe comme prévu. Après des années de souffrance et de désillusion, il retourne chez lui et se rend compte que sa présence est tout aussi essentielle. Il devient l'homme qu'il était destiné à être. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Breaking the Silence: Kiru’s Story

2025/04/25

Kiru doesn’t like to talk about what happened when she left. It’s personal, painful, and, above all, nobody’s business. But when she overhears other girls in her village falling into the same trap, she has no choice but to speak out. This podcast, narrated by a voice actor, is based on the real-life story of a trafficking survivor, shared with IOM. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.