She arrived in Europe fleeing Argentina’s crisis, ended up undocumented in London and spent more than a decade dodging immigration raids. After securing her papers, Ángela Camacho fully embraced her Bolivian heritage and turned it into political, community and family activism. Her story reveals both the costs and the resilience […]
Profiles
From humble beginnings to London: taste and community
Upon arriving in London without speaking English, she turned humble jobs into a food business offering Colombian flavours and opportunities to the Latin community. She later opened a restaurant that became a meeting point where culture, identity and mutual support come together to enrich the city. (The Prisma memoirs). […]
Between career and home: the story of an emigrant in London
The experience of Vicent Sánchez in London exemplifies the dilemma of many young emigrants: the search for opportunities clashes with the language barrier, loneliness, and the high cost of living, leading him to weigh his career against the longing to return home. Javier Duque After graduating in Public […]
Learning beyond borders: life between Mexico and London
Fluent in three languages and passionate about connecting with people, Aída came to London to study at the LSE and found a city full of culture, kindness and opportunity. Yet the biggest surprise for her was inside the classroom, where long lectures and little interaction felt strangely uninviting. (The Prisma memories) […]
The sound explorer: from Spain to Ethiopia’s musical soul
A Spanish filmmaker and sound engineer, immersed himself in Ethiopia’s diverse music scene. His documentary ‘Roaring Abyss’ emerged from spontaneous travels, capturing rural sounds distinct from urban jazz. Despite language barriers and challenging expeditions, he built a production team and discovered Ethiopia’s welcoming musical community. (The Prisma memories) Yi […]
















