Fitri

Fitri

I was born and raised by a Christian mother and a Muslim father in a small village in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Coming from a humble family, my parents moved to the city, so we the children could have a better future than they had. After completing my university studies in Yogyakarta, I worked for the UN and various organizations in Southeast Asia, on climate change, sustainable development, and disaster management. I hold a master’s degree in Defense and Security Studies. My life took a turn when I met my husband and got married, I decided to move to the Netherlands. I have been living in the Netherlands since 2023. Being a part of the Migrantour is important to me. As an Asian, a woman, a humanitarian and development worker, and a storyteller, Migrantour provides a platform for me to share stories and experiences—both my own and those of people before me, how we overcame complexity and challenges to reach where we are today, shaping who we are today, along with the contributions we have made to society.