Survivor Stories
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Marina’s Story
They listened to me like a second mother. Read more about Marina’s Story »
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Feven's Story
The girl with the bright eyes. She was barely 12 years old. A child alone in the refugee camp. Read more about Feven's Story »
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Hamid’s Story
Today I tell people: the truth will set you free. Read more about Hamid’s Story »
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Mostafa’s Story
There were hundreds of dead bodies on the floor. Read more about Mostafa’s Story »
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Mary's Story
What is my life for, here without my kids? Read more about Mary's Story »
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Jon's Story
After six years waiting for an asylum hearing, Jon feels he’s not fully alive. Read more about Jon's Story »
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Adam's Story
Adam waited four years for an asylum hearing. Then it was delayed again. Read more about Adam's Story »
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Akram’s Story
A young boy, Akram was deeply affected when his father disappeared. Read more about Akram’s Story »
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Haben’s Story
I could not bring all of my children when I fled Eritrea. Read more about Haben’s Story »
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Hadad Family Story
The U.S. Travel Ban ended any lingering hopes they had of starting a new life after war. Read more about Hadad Family Story »
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Fajer's Story
Fajer* and his wife were living in their home in Iraq with their four children. Read more about Fajer's Story »
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Yonas' Story
The Eritrean military tortured Yonas after he tried to escape. Read more about Yonas' Story »
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Jana's Story
Jana, a ten year-old Syrian girl, was violently grabbed by a man one day. Read more about Jana's Story »
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Thomas' Story
Thomas was tortured multiple times due to allegations about his political beliefs. Read more about Thomas' Story »
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Dina’s Story
Dina was only a teenager when she was abducted by militia and forced to live with them. Read more about Dina’s Story »
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Manal's Story
Manal was imprisoned in Syria after she quit her job as a nurse. Read more about Manal's Story »
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Peter's Story
Peter was beaten and stoned by his neighbors because he was gay. They wanted to kill him. Read more about Peter's Story »
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CVT Survivor Stories
Here is a list of all the published stories of former CVT clients. Read more about CVT Survivor Stories »