Stories have the unique power to bring people closer—to humanize migration and reveal it not just as a social, political, or historical phenomenon, but as a deeply emotional and personal experience. By retracing their journeys through their own words, memories, and images, those who share their stories invite us to see the world through their eyes and walk, even briefly, in their shoes. This act of storytelling creates empathy, allowing the audience to identify with the other, bridging distance through shared emotion. At Fondation Orient-Occident, we believe that knowledge and emotion are vital tools to challenge xenophobia and discrimination—raising awareness and cultivating a culture of inclusion, one story at a time.