News stories by Marilena Crosato

  1. Peer Support Vital to Help Young Returnees Rebuild Their Lives in West Africa

    - Inter Press Service

    DAKAR, Oct 09 (IPS) - Ismaila Badji could not bring himself to leave his house for weeks after returning to Senegal. "I failed twice; at school and on the road," he said. "What's wrong with me? I'm still looking for the answer." After spending time in a Libyan detention centre, Badji returned to where he came from. He did not feel like himself, he lacked motivation and he suffered from stigma from the local community.

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