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Telling the Real Story met with the Somali diaspora in Stockholm, Sweden in November 2019. The Somali diaspora continues to play a major role in decision-making and acts as both guide and instructor for many migrants and refugees.

In February 2020, TRS carried out awareness raising activities in 10 schools in Edo State, Nigeria.

Tell the Real Story (TRS) organized a dissemination meeting in Benin City, Nigeria bringing together key partners engaged in anti-trafficking and the media.

Telling the Real Story was in Egypt to participate in the third edition of El Gouna Film Festival where the project discussed the campaign's use of refugee testimonials as a strategy to create dialogue within communities. 

Telling the Real Story sponsored the inaugural Startups Without Borders summit in Cairo, a platform to encourage self-employment and investment in refugee entrepreneurial initiatives.