Trinidad and Tobago – with a population of nearly 1.4
million – hosts more than 40,000 Venezuelans. The country’s current legislation
does not allow refugees and migrants to work or access the official school
system. Yet a lot of Trinbagonians are welcoming Venezuelans and other asylum
seekers, helping them to integrate through activities like Moko Jumbie – stilt
walking – a tradition brought to the country by its African peoples during
slavery. The short documentary Lifted, produced by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
and directed by Miquel Galofré, follows Carlos and his family as they get back
on their feet after fleeing hunger and scarcity in Venezuela. More… 
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Venezuelan youth build self-confidence to reach the sky in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago – with a population of nearly 1.4
million – hosts more than 40,000 Venezuelans. The country’s current legislation
does not allow refugees and migrants to work or access the official school
system. Yet a lot of Trinbagonians are welcoming Venezuelans and other asylum
seekers, helping them to integrate through activities like Moko Jumbie – stilt
walking – a tradition brought to the country by its African peoples during
slavery. The short documentary Lifted, produced by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
and directed by Miquel Galofré, follows Carlos and his family as they get back
on their feet after fleeing hunger and scarcity in Venezuela. More…
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