Mohammed
Lost at Sea, Disconnected on Land
Disconnected Journeys: Stranded by the Digital Divide
Mohammed, a migrant from Senegal, lost his mobile phone during the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean to Spain. Arriving with no money, he was forced to share phones and SIM cards with other migrants in the reception centre. This lack of personal access to technology made it difficult for him to connect with family or navigate essential services like applying for asylum or scheduling appointments.
Lost at Sea, Lost in the System
Sharing devices meant delays and lost opportunities, deepening the digital divide. Without his own phone, Mohammed struggled to integrate into Spanish society, facing increased isolation and barriers to accessing vital support.