Syrians seeking refuge
The Dhnie family’s perilous journey from living as refugees in Jordan to Europe.
1. "Everyone deserves a better life"
The Dhnie family escaped Syria, now they're in search of a smuggler and a route to Europe
2. Preparing to sail to Greece
The family buy life jackets and prepare for the journey, but where is the smuggler?
3. "There was no one who knew how to drive the boat"
The Dhnie family's attempt to cross the Aegean Sea goes spectacularly wrong
4. "A lot of the countries don't want you to come"
Tensions are rising as the family wait for a new smuggler. Is it time to consider plan B?
5. Plan B - Walking to Europe
Desperate, the family travel to Edirne to try to get to Greece by land
6. The Dhnie family make it to Greece
Arriving on the island of Samos, the family realise that Europe has its own problems
7. "No-one would think that police in Europe would do that"
The family spend a long night on a crowded ferry to Athens
8. Walking in the dark to Macedonia
The family walk through forests at night to get to Macedonia
9. A journey to change my life
Alma hopes Europe will bring her more freedom.
10. Charging across the border
A riot breaks out and thousands - including the family - storm across the border
11. "They were so kind with us"
A warmer welcome for the family as they reach Serbia
12. “I’m losing it…”
The family wait for their papers in Serbia but the lack of sleep is beginning to hit them
13. "I think the police got us"
The family cross the border to Hungary
14. "They've arrived in Frankfurt"
The family of refugees are held in Hungary before a final sprint across Europe.
15. "We want to live happy now"
The Dhnie family reflect on their new life in Frankfurt
16. Three months in Frankfurt
The family spend their first Christmas in Germany
17. "It's all going so well..."
Three months on, tensions are rising on the refugee camp
18. 'Now you’re safe. It’s your new house'
The family leave the refugee camp but are disappointed by their new home
19. "When the war ends, I will go back"
The family move into a new flat but life in Frankfurt falls short of their expectations
20. "I will make Syria more like Germany"
Remembering the home they’ve left behind, the family question their future.
