Pierre Manga, 37, originally from Cameroon and father-of-two, 13 and 10 years old, left his family five years ago to seek a better life abroad. After a journey through Libya, he arrived in Malta, joining many migrants in search of stability.
The Journey of a migrant father in Malta.
Pierre Manga, a graduate in bilingual letters, was never able to practice his profession in his home country. “The job market was saturated and could not meet the employment demands of the entire population,” he says bitterly, highlighting poor government management and lack of opportunities.
In Malta, he found a job as a construction worker, a field far from his initial skills. Thanks to on-site training, he acquired the necessary skills to perform this job. His salary allows him to meet his needs: paying rent, bills, and taxes.
"I live like an ordinary person in Malta," he says.
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However, this apparent normality hides a deep sense of insecurity. “You can't spend your energy, your time in a country where you don't feel safe,” he laments. Pierre mentions the many African migrants who, like him, work hard but struggle to obtain regularisation. Many have lived on Maltese territory for years without a residence card.
For Pierre, the situation must change: “The government must take into account the rights of migrants on Maltese soil.” He hopes that his fight for migrants' rights will raise awareness and lead to more inclusive policies.
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