Two Worlds, One Goal: Helping Me Return Home to BC

Aliya Yusuf Start Date: Apr 28, 2024 - End Date: Aug 27, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

My Travel Story

by: Aliya Yusuf Start Date: Apr 28, 2024 - End Date: Aug 27, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
Hey there, amazing souls!
 
I'm reaching out to share something deeply personal with you. My life has been like a split story between two identities, and now, I'm on a journey back to my birth place: British Columbia. 

Some context: My family and I came to the UK when I was really young and changed my identity so that I could obtain a citizenship through asylum. My name was changed 3 times, my date of birth was altered and my place of birth. The fact remains that I am Canadian. The UK refuses to deport me and the Canadian embassy in the UK is hijacked by the shadow government. 
 
Life threw me a curveball, leaving me without a permanent address and making it impossible to find a job. But instead of giving up, I'm reaching out to you for support in turning this challenge into an opportunity for growth.
 
Your kindness and generosity will help fund my journey back to British Columbia. Your support will cover the cost of a ticket, a safe place to stay in a budget motel, and the essential documents needed to start anew in Canada.
 
I'm not here to ask for pity, but to invite you to be a part of my story of resilience and determination. Your contribution won't just finance a trip; it will empower me to rediscover my identity. 

There is no mother on my Canadian birth certificate and my family are not being honest about whether or not I was adopted so a big part of this journey back to Canada is to uncover some hidden truths and to set myself free the burdens of not knowing my real identity.
 
Every little bit counts, and your compassion will make a real difference in my life. Together, we can transform obstacles into stepping stones and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.
 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for considering my journey and for being a guiding light in my path home.
 
With love and gratitude,
Aliya Yusuf 
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada