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We take special care to bring you the latest refugee news and stories of the men, women and children we help each day.
Afghan women affected by Taliban bans on work and study fear for their futures
Displaced women fear they will be unable to support their families without access to work and education.
First Christmas in exile for Ukrainian refugees in Poland
As Ukrainian refugees celebrate Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, the new year brings more uncertainty.
Digital learning renews refugees’ passion for education
A tablet with internet connectivity offers a bridge to quality education and hope for a better future for refugees.
Abandoned hospital gets new life as a home for Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria
By Christine Pirovolakis and Yana Dodnikova in Plovdiv, Bulgaria When Nata Ellis, a tech entrepreneur originally from Odesa, first heard about the deserted hospital in her adopted city of Plovdiv in Bulgaria, she could already see its potential as a shelter for...
Child’s joy helps Syrian refugee family weather Lebanon’s economic crisis
Born without a forearm, Sarah’s playful spirit gives her struggling family strength as economic crisis makes a tough situation harder still. By Nadine Mazloum in Beirut, Lebanon On the roof of an old building, in a poor, crowded neighborhood of the Lebanese capital...
Despite multiple displacements, Honduran woman emerges as a pillar of her community
Each time violence or tragedy erupted in her life, Laura* found herself forced to flee. But a women’s organization has helped give her the strength to carry on and become a leader. By Danielle Álvarez and Analía Kim in San Pedro Sula, Honduras For Laura,* tragedy had...
To my refugee grandad, who taught me to dream
In this occasional series, we feature letters from people to refugees who have shaped their lives. Yash, 17, writes to his refugee grandfather, now deceased, whom he affectionately calls Dadu. His grandad fled his home located in current-day Bangladesh as a teenager...
Home is where the heart is: how former asylum-seekers are giving back
A person. A place. A familiar sound or smell. Finding the meaning of home while on a journey in search of safety and refuge.
Football brings refugees and host community together in Angola
An integrated team of refugees and their Angolan neighbours is helping to break down barriers and foster understanding, proving that the beautiful game can be a win-win contest.
Ukrainian refugees relieve stress with a support dog named Noir
Worried by the war back home, young Ukrainian refugees in Hungary are finding new ways to maintain their mental health.
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