Can we still offer hope away from home when numbers of refugees are rising?
Can we still offer hope away from home when numbers of refugees are rising? The situation for people forced to flee their homes is desperate and change is needed on a big scale. It can be hard to know how to help and Refugee Week offers a moment in the year to...
The power of tea to bridge communities and build connection
The power of tea to bridge communities and build connection Meet the refugees and host communities who are using tea to build connections, resilience and self-reliance. 10.06.24 More stories © UNHCR/Colin Delfosse Tea is a drink that is loved and served in homes all...
Inclusion in Ethiopia’s ID system opens new doors for refugees
Inclusion in Ethiopia’s ID system opens new doors for refugees A landmark digital identity initiative in Ethiopia integrates refugees and asylum-seekers into the country’s national systems, providing hope along with access to national services. 24.05.24 More stories...
Families belong together
Families belong together Three stories of hope, heartbreak and reunification this International Day of Families. 15.05.24 More stories Photo: © UNHCR/Oxygen Empire Media Production Families belong together, but when forced to flee, refugee families are sometimes torn...In our increasingly volatile world, stand proudly with refugees
In our increasingly volatile world, stand proudly with refugees Now more than ever, it’s vital we show our support for those who have been forced to flee. 13.05.24 More stories Photo: © UK for UNHCR / Cebo Luthuli We all too often see news footage of refugees fleeing...
“This business provides for their families and mine and the community at large.”
“This business provides for their families and mine and the community at large.” Meet Isaac – a budding entrepreneur who is determined to give back to his community. 08.05.24 More stories © UNHCR/Charity Nzomo Kakuma, Turkana County, sits in a remote, isolated and...
Football keeps young refugees’ dreams alive in Kenya’s Kakuma camp
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. 26.04.24 More stories...
Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business
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. 22.04.24 More stories Raphael Basemi at one of...
