Refugee News & Stories
Football keeps young refugees’ dreams alive in Kenya’s Kakuma camp
Football has become part of the fabric of young people’s lives in the Kakuma refugee camp, allowing refugees like Abdirahman to showcase their talents and follow their dreams..
Rwanda Bill: UNHCR sounds alarm
This is a message from our CEO: human rights being eroded – UN leaders issue joint statement in response to the Rwanda Bill.
Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business
Raphael Basemi’s recycling business is providing jobs for other refugees and the host community and helping preserve the environment in Kenya’s Kakuma camp.
Empowering Refugees Through Nature: The Moving Mountains Project Mission
Veterans harness the power of the great outdoors to support refugees seeking sanctuary in the UK.
My journey from playing football in Afghanistan to founding ‘Girl Power’
I used my love of sports to inspire young Afghan girls to dream big. Now, the organisation I started is providing opportunities to refugee women and girls all over the world.
Interview: Rebecca Perlman
Rebecca Perlman was UK for UNHCR’s founding Chair, leading the establishment of the charity in 2019 and its launch as the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner from 2020.