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Cash for shelter programme empowers refugees and their hosts in Kenya
Cash assistance in Kenya’s Kalobeyei settlement allows refugees to build their own homes with materials bought from the local community. By Catherine Wachiaya in Kalobeyei settlement, Kenya When South Sudanese mother Florence Idiongo joined thousands of refugees...![UN Refugee Chief calls for more engagement in areas of Brazil hosting Venezuelans](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/5d5a5b0f3.jpg)
UN Refugee Chief calls for more engagement in areas of Brazil hosting Venezuelans
BRASILIA, Brazil – UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi concluded a four-day visit to Brazil with an urgent appeal for increased international engagement, including by financial institutions and development actors, in the communities hosting...![Humanitarian Profile: A day in the life of Yumiko Takashima](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RF2211460_01062019_Sabil_BlindAssociation_Pro_Achnkdji_001-1080x675.jpg)
Humanitarian Profile: A day in the life of Yumiko Takashima
We want to take a moment to thank and honour humanitarians everywhere. From our amazing supporters to UNHCR staff around the world, who’ve dedicated their lives to improving those of others. UNHCR is present in 134 countries worldwide. From providing assistance to...![Mo Amer brings humour and heart to refugee experience in Netflix stand-up special](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mo_Amer_The_Vagabond_2-1080x675.png)
Mo Amer brings humour and heart to refugee experience in Netflix stand-up special
By Lauren La Rose in Toronto, Canada Long before he was touring the world, starring in his Netflix special “The Vagabond, and counting superstars like Will Smith among his famous fans, Mo Amer first honed his stand-up skills on an unlikely stage: his high school...![Saving lives at the world’s largest refugee camp](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5cc0a1c11-1080x675.png)
Saving lives at the world’s largest refugee camp
UNHCR and its partners provide round-the-clock emergency health care for Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh. By Iffath Yeasmine in Kutupalong refugee settlement, Bangladesh In a plastic-roofed shack at the world’s largest refugee settlement, Rajuma went...![10.5 million refugees received health care in 2018](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5d3044a34.jpg)
10.5 million refugees received health care in 2018
Despite record levels of worldwide displacement and continuing refugee influxes, some 10.5 million refugees received health care through public health programs and through UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and other partners last year. This is according to data published...![Opinion: Employing refugees pays off for business owners](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RF2193563_2018_10_19_UNHCR_CANADA_Paramount_Visit_beirut__X7A8657.jpg)
Opinion: Employing refugees pays off for business owners
Written by Mohamad Fakih, CEO and President of Paramount Fine Foods When I arrived in Canada at the age of 26, I came with a strong drive and desire to succeed. Like many others, I immigrated for the opportunity of a better life. I was attracted to Canada’s...![UNHCR: resettlement is critical lifeline for refugees and needs strengthening](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5d19e1263.jpg)
UNHCR: resettlement is critical lifeline for refugees and needs strengthening
According to latest estimates released today at an annual resettlement forum, hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, more than 1.44 million refugees currently residing in over 60 refugee hosting countries will be in need of resettlement in 2020. “Given the record...![Canadian cities join 175 others in global campaign to welcome refugees](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/file-1.jpeg)