Smuggling Archives - The Journeys Project

By: Anargiros Z. Frangos, Jr. under the supervision of Kim Wilson For the vast majority of Mexicans wishing to immigrate to the

Central and South Asia Central and South Asia Essays & Articles

Searching for Smugglers in Kabul, A Recollection

October 7, 2021June 23, 2022 Neiha S. Lasharie

By Qiamuddin Amiry, under the supervision of Kim Wilson While researching migrants and refugees, my former professor from graduate school

Essays & Articles Middle East-North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

Convoys of Hope or Digital Deception? Understanding How People-Smugglers Utilize Facebook

April 16, 2021December 19, 2021 Neiha S. Lasharie

By Amanda Borquaye, under the supervision of Kim Wilson “Our phones and power banks are more important for our journey

Central and South America Central and South Asia North America Sub-Saharan Africa Visual Journeys

Cash or Credit

December 23, 2020April 13, 2021 Neiha S. Lasharie

Payment methods for hoteliers serving migrants in Costa Rica.

Central and South America Central and South Asia Multimedia North America Sub-Saharan Africa Videos

The Darien Gap

September 4, 2020April 9, 2021 Neiha S. Lasharie

In this video by the PBS NewsHour, PBS correspondent Nadja Drost and videographer Bruno Federico accompany migrants on the perilous journey through the Darien Gap. The 66-mile jungle tests the mental and physical strength of all who dare to cross it, wounding many and entrapping others never to be seen again.

Central and South America Central and South Asia Europe Middle East-North Africa Middle East-North Africa Multimedia North America Sub-Saharan Africa Video Lectures

Financial Journeys

July 22, 2020April 9, 2021 Lori Zimmermann

This video sheds light on how refugees and migrants finance their journeys and how they manage their money while en route. The information draws on Fletcher research in Latin America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East and Africa.

Central and South America Central and South Asia Europe Middle East-North Africa Middle East-North Africa Multimedia North America Sub-Saharan Africa Video Lectures

Reasons, Routes and Costs

July 22, 2020April 9, 2021 Lori Zimmermann

This video traces the reasons people leave their country of origin, some of the routes they travel, and the costs of the journey. The information draws on Fletcher research in Latin America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East and Africa.

Europe Maps Sub-Saharan Africa