Voices from the Jungle

Resumen del libro

Illustrated with numerous photos by inhabitants of the camp, directed by award-winning photographer Gideon Mendel, as well as original artwork

Often called the 'Jungle, the refugee camp in Northern France epitomises for many the suffering, uncertainty and violence which characterises refugees situation in
Europe today. But the media soundbites we hear ignore the voices of the people living there - people who have travelled to Europe from conflict-torn countries such as Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan and Eritrea: people with astounding stories, who are looking for peace.
Voices from the 'Jungle is a collection of these stories. Through its pages, the refugees speak to us in powerful, vivid language. They reveal their childhood dreams and struggles for education; the genocides, wars and persecution that drove them from their homes; their terror and strength during their extraordinary journeys. They expose the reality of living in the camp; tell of their lives after the 'Jungle and their hopes for the future. Through their stories, the refugees paint a picture of a different kind of 'Jungle: one with a powerful sense of community despite evictions and attacks, and of a solidarity which crosses national and religious boundaries.

The 'Calais Writers' include Afrika, Riaz Ahmad, Azeem, Eritrea, Ali Haghooei, Babak Inaloo, Mani, Milkesa, Mustafa, Shaqib, Teddy and Kaleem Ullah, who are all current or former inhabitants of the Calais refugee camp