The Holy Trinity Migrant Familia
& Agnès Dherbeys

Protesters march from Dupont Circle to Logan Circle, Washington, August 28, 2025.
Demonstrators rally in support of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, facing deportation to Uganda. Once wrongly jailed due to a Trump administration error, he has become a symbol of hardline immigration policy. Baltimore, August 25, 2025.
Supporters protest in Baltimore as Kilmar Abrego Garcia risks deportation. Once mistakenly imprisoned in El Salvador, he now finds himself detained again in the U.S. Baltimore, August 25, 2025.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia climbs the steps of the Baltimore immigration court. The Salvadoran migrant is fighting deportation to Uganda after a wrongful Trump-era administrative error. Baltimore, August 25, 2025.
Protesters gather outside Baltimore Immigration Court as Kilmar Abrego Garcia appears inside. Supporters denounce his possible deportation to Uganda. Baltimore, August 25, 2025.
Father Kelly blesses families during the Back-to-School event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Georgetown, Washington, August 24, 2025.
Nicaraguan migrant Miguel Florès translates for Latino families at Holy Trinity Church. A former political prisoner, he has rebuilt his life in Washington but still fears being targeted. Washington, August 24, 2025.
Bernadette Pambo-Ntsame fled political persecution in Gabon and rebuilt her life in the U.S. Now a French immersion teacher, she married earlier this year. Rockville, August 29, 2025.
“I still carry my green card everywhere,” says Bernadette, who sought safety in the U.S. after torture and political repression in Gabon. Rockville, August 29, 2025.
Marie Raphaelle, 10, attends the Back-to-School event with her mother Bernadette. Both fled political violence in Gabon. Washington, August 24, 2025.
Marie Raphaelle watches Liberation Day coverage from Gabon on TV, years after fleeing the country. Rockville, August 30, 2025.
Marie Raphaelle plays with other children during the Back-to-School event at Holy Trinity. Washington, August 24, 2025.
Ukrainian mother Kateryna Sorokdit and her sons arrived in the U.S. in 2022 after fleeing war. She now works multiple jobs while applying for asylum. Arlington, August 27, 2025.
Kateryna Sorokdit and her sons rebuild a life in Arlington after leaving Ukraine. The family currently holds Temporary Protected Status. Arlington, August 27, 2025.
Sacha, 8, plays soccer in his Arlington neighborhood. His family fled Ukraine and is now seeking asylum in the U.S. Arlington, August 27, 2025.
Hakima, 28, defends her asylum case for her family, including 4-year-old daughter Aslihan. The family fled Taliban attacks and traveled through South and Central America to reach the U.S. Silver Spring, August 29, 2025.
Volunteers from Holy Trinity Catholic Church prepare with Hakima for her remote court hearing. She seeks asylum after fleeing Taliban violence in Afghanistan. Washington, August 29, 2025.
Volunteers assist Hakima during her final asylum hearing, streamed from Holy Trinity. Her family hopes for protection in the U.S. after a long escape from Afghanistan. Washington, August 29, 2025.
Relief fills the room as the judge grants asylum to Hakima and her family. After a tense three-hour hearing, her daughter and husband are now safe in the U.S. Washington, August 29, 2025.
Volunteer Stephanie embraces Haroon after the family’s asylum approval. They fled Afghanistan after Taliban attacks during their daughter’s medical emergency. Silver Spring, August 29, 2025.
Hakima, Haroon and young Aslihan at home after their asylum hearing. The family reached the U.S. in 2024 after crossing multiple countries. Silver Spring, August 29, 2025.
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The PhotoBridge Project partnered with the Holy Trinity Migrant Team / Migrant Familia in Washington DC to highlight the strength, resilience, and solidarity of migrant communities. Through the lens of photographer Agnès Dherbeys, this portfolio captures the courage of families seeking refuge and the community members who support them.

Washington DC – Holy Trinity Migrant Team / Migrant Familia

In the midst of a charged national debate on migration, the Holy Trinity Migrant Team / Migrant Familia provides sanctuary, guidance, and advocacy for displaced families arriving in Washington DC. Since 2017, the organization has welcomed families from 13 countries, offering support, accompaniment, and a sense of belonging to those navigating the challenges of resettlement.

In 2025, The PhotoBridge Project worked with Agnès Dherbeys to document the work of this extraordinary community. Her images show the power of human connection, solidarity, and shared purpose — families and volunteers coming together to transform vulnerability into dignity, hope, and opportunity.

The photographs reveal moments of intimacy, daily life, and mutual support, reflecting both the struggles and triumphs of migrants as they adapt to a new country, and the unwavering commitment of community members who stand beside them.

About the Holy Trinity Migrant Team / Migrant Familia

Founded in 2017, the Holy Trinity Migrant Team / Migrant Familia is a grassroots initiative in Washington DC that accompanies and advocates for refugees and displaced families. Beginning with the welcoming of the Cheikho family from Syria, the organization now supports 28 families from 13 countries. Through advocacy, accompaniment, and community-building, Migrant Familia ensures that mothers, fathers, children, and extended families find safety, dignity, and belonging in their new home.