I have many, many memories of kindness. Feb 11, 2022 | News, Refugee storiesI have many, many memories of kindness. I tell you what we need, what we need is kindness, oh and blankets, same thing really, what’s kinder than giving a cold person a blanket, right? More stories © UNHCR Max Porter – author of the award-winning novel Grief is the...
Insecurity drives more Burkinabe into exile, further straining Sahel region Feb 8, 2022 | Refugee storiesInsecurity drives more Burkinabe into exile, further straining fragile Sahel region This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov. More stories © UNHCR/Benjamin Loyseau The Sahel region, already troubled by political instability,...
Cameroonian refugees in Chad seek means of self-support Jan 28, 2022 | Refugee storiesCameroonian refugees in Chad seek means of self-support “Resuming my business will allow me to live with dignity through my own work. I could also make sure my children go back to school.” More stories © UNHCR/Aristophane Ngargoune On 5 December 2021, clashes broke...
Displaced families in Kabul caught in downward spiral Jan 24, 2022 | Refugee storiesDisplaced families in Kabul caught in downward spiral Months after fleeing to Afghanistan’s capital, aid is the only lifeline for many displaced families trying to survive a winter of soaring unemployment and food costs. More stories © UNHCR/Andrew McConnell Mullah...
Surviving winter: displaced Afghan families need your help now more than ever Jan 14, 2022 | Refugee storiesSurviving winter: displaced Afghan families need your help now more than ever Afghanistan is descending into the worst humanitarian crisis in the world – and displaced Afghan families are on the frontline battling the freezing cold. More stories © UNHCR/Andrew...
Surviving the worst economic crisis in decades Jan 11, 2022 | Refugee storiesSurviving the worst economic crisis in decades Skyrocketing prices hit the most vulnerable Lebanese and refugee families hardest More stories © UNHCR/Houssam Hariri Over the last two years, Lebanon’s currency has crashed, prices have soared – and life has become...
“You will hear a similar story from every Afghan.” Jan 7, 2022 | Refugee stories“You will hear a similar story from every Afghan you speak to.” Sveto Muhammed Ishoq shares her story so far, and her hopes for the future. More stories © Sveto Muhammad Ishoq UK for UNHCR spoke to Afghan student and women’s rights activist Sveto...
“Kindness is like a cycle, and it’s important to give back.” Dec 15, 2021 | Refugee stories“Kindness is like a cycle, and it’s important to give back.” My journey from Syria to Scotland, and everything inbetween. More stories © Haya There have been so many nice people who have helped me since arriving in the UK. Teachers at Edinburgh College...
Displaced families face another freezing winter in Afghanistan Dec 14, 2021 | Refugee storiesDisplaced families face another freezing winter in Afghanistan Children like Hajira and Matiullah lack warm clothes, proper shelter and enough to eat, as temperatures start to plummet. More stories © UNHCR/Andrew McConnell Winter is bringing yet more hardship and...
Search beyond the headlines: Awatef Nov 30, 2021 | News, Refugee storiesSearch beyond the headlines: Awatef This winter, search beyond the headlines and get to know displaced people like Awatef from Syria. More stories © UNHCR/Diego Ibarra Sanchez 2 December 2021 Refugees aren’t headlines. Refugees are individuals with histories,...