Meet Them
Ola
“I want you to see a woman who defied all odds, broke barriers and set a precedent for other women who are struggling to navigate life alone in diaspora. I want you to see a widowed mum of three children who went back to education and ran two degrees concurrently to position herself for life in a society where opportunities are limited and highly competitive for migrants…”
Rispa
“When you look at me, know that I am resilient. A mother who raised her three children in Direct Provision in one room. I became homeless but never defeated. I pushed forward then, and I push forward now. I’ve built a life, and a future powered by determination. I rise so my children can rise with me…”
Deborah
“When you look at my photo, I want you to witness a woman who chooses grace, purpose, and faith. A woman who carries her identity with honour; a migrant, a single mother of four, a lawyer, a writer, a founder, a woman who refused to be reduced to a single label, and God is her strength…”
Janet
“I am a woman who despite all my challenges is always there for my child and will do everything I can to give him a life of dignity and beauty. I am a dreamer who chose not to let circumstances dictate my future. I live with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition that has tested my body, my mind, and my spirit. I want you to see a woman who carries fears she rarely speaks about…”
Thandiwe
“…I carry both my challenges and my hopes proudly. These photos reflect a woman who kept going, even on the days she wanted to give up. I want other single mothers in Direct Provision to see that they are not alone, and that even when the road is hard, a new beginning is possible.”
Immaculate
“… I am a mother first, and my son is the source of my strength— his presence reminds me every day why I keep moving forward. My work as a social care worker shapes me too; it has taught me compassion, resilience, and the importance of showing up for others…”
Created with Cillian Quinn
