UNHCR warns of mounting needs in Sahel as forced displacement intensifies
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today warns of disastrous consequences in Africa’s...
As COVID-19 rages, Mexican firm steps up to save lives
Staffed by refugees, storied appliance maker Mabe turns its production to safeguarding Latin America’s first responders. By Silvia Garduño in Mexico City, Mexico Deadly violence drove José Manuel* to flee his native Honduras. Now safe in Mexico, he is working to save...
Innovative ‘keyhole’ gardens help refugees improve their nutrition
A unique yet simple approach to growing vegetables is diversifying refugees’ diets in Tanzania’s refugee camps. By Edward Ogolla and Christina John in Nduta, Tanzania Venancia Nibitanga appears from behind her house with a bunch of green vegetables. She washes them...
New life in Spain a dream come true for Syrian Real Madrid fan
After his family fled Syria, football-mad Ghaith had to drop out of school in Lebanon to help his family earn enough to get by, before getting the chance of a new start in Spain. By Ali Khedr and Houssam Hariri in Beirut, Lebanon Like many boys his age, 13-year-old...
Refugees join voices in a song of hope and kindness
Mentored by Grammy winner Ricky Kej, 24 refugee musicians in India came together for ‘Shine Your Light’. By Samina Baloch and Lakshmi Ravi in New Delhi, India Putting the setbacks of life as a refugee aside, Afghan musician Rahmatullah steps up to the mic and sings....
UNHCR cash grants provide a lifeline to thousands of refugees in Iran
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has stepped up its cash assistance to support thousands...
Central African Republic villagers share what little they have with refugees
By Stella Fatime in Toko Kota, Central African Republic When thousands of people fled in canoes across a river into the Central African Republic as refugees earlier this year, they arrived in a tiny village whose residents had little to give. Yet the villagers opened...
Refugees in South Africa share acts of kindness with their hosts
A community of Somali refugees stand together with their South African neighbours to assist those struggling the most during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Kate Pond in Pretoria, South Africa It is the kindness of strangers that fuels Saeed Mohamed’s passion to give back....