Permitted to remain is a photo journal zine chronicling my attempt at migrating to Ireland. I was granted three years to stay, but left after three months, unable to navigate the challenges of unaffordable housing and inaccessible healthcare. This zine is a document of that time in my life.
The photos were mostly taken in County Donegal, where we spent most of our time. The excerpts (edited by Nine) are drawn from my blog, repurposed to give voice to this compilation.
Reader’s tip: Pair with dark by 4:30—a playlist I put together while battling the frustrations of migration and the cold, short, gloomy days in Ireland.
The digital version is now available for viewing here.
The physical edition will be available for purchase in early 2025, with all profits going to Garabtaag, a collective of volunteers assisting refugees in Malaysia. Your support for this project will be channelled directly to refugees for housing, healthcare, and basic living expenses.
Reach out to me directly if you want to reserve one: hello.alsiew@gmail.com
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