“Daughter, we’re not going anywhere today because I think the war has started.”
“Daughter, we’re not going anywhere today because I think the war has started.” UK for UNHCR spoke to Ukrainian translator Natalia about how her life changed when the war in Ukraine started, and how she’s doing now. 12.05.23 More stories A Ukrainian internally...
Widowed Sudanese mother endures four-day route to safety in Egypt
Widowed Sudanese mother endures four-day route to safety in Egypt With no time to mourn her husband and no clear plan, Arafa fled Khartoum with her two young children in a desperate bid to escape the deadly clashes and reach safety. 04.05.23 More stories ©...
“My family’s life shattered for the second time”
“My family’s life shattered for the second time” UK for UNHCR Trainee Deema shares her story of fleeing Syria, and how her family were impacted by the earthquakes in Türkiye. 25.04.23 More stories Deema joined UK for UNHCR’s Traineeship programme in September...
Resilience Against All Odds: Maysara’s Journey to Durham University
Resilience Against All Odds: Maysara’s Journey to Durham University Maysara, a Syrian refugee in the UK, tells us more about the conflict he had to witness as a child, his journey as a refugee, and his resilience to continue his education against all odds. 24.03.23...
“Storytelling is powerful – stories create change”
“Storytelling is powerful – stories create change” Dr Lina Fadel, a Syrian–British woman, mother and academic, sheds light on the stereotypes facing refugees and how we can all help address and combat these. 15.03.23 More stories My journey in the UK started 17 years...
Women of Ukraine: stories of resilience, courage and connection
Women of Ukraine: stories of resilience, courage and connection In honour of this year’s International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting some of the incredible women we met who fled Ukraine and are rebuilding their lives in Romania. 07.03.23 More stories © UK for...
In Romania, Ukraine’s refugees build new lives while longing for home
In Romania, Ukraine’s refugees build new lives while longing for home When war broke out in Ukraine, Ekaterina and her young son fled to Romania. Moved by the public support they received, and supported by UNHCR, she is rebuilding her life and making new friendships....
‘I hope that I’m able to inspire other refugees from Kakuma to follow their dreams.’
‘I hope that I’m able to inspire other refugees from Kakuma to follow their dreams.’ From a refugee camp to the runway: South Sudanese model Gai Manyok on paving the way for other refugee models. 25.01.23 More stories Gai Manyok (left) alongside his grandmother in...
