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While he would sometimes steal the spotlight through his jokes, he is also a leader who steps aside so that the community would realize their capacities and potential…
The most rewarding part is that I help others endure their suffering and achieve something that they couldn’t before.
“The most rewarding is the smile of the children we teach, the grateful look of the hungry we feed, the blessing of the sick or elderly we attend to…”
Once, a woman came to see me in tears. We talked for a very long time and she left without asking for anything. I had helped her just by being there and listening…
“Every day I go home, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to help others.” But the work can be professionally and personally challenging….
Although I am not directly involved in the resettlement process, my involvement with UNHCR makes me proud.
Carlos, who was himself a victim of forced displacement in his youth, enjoys working with and assisting the community, especially the children….
The work is challenging, but the smiles on the faces of the children motivate and inspire me to face any challenge and bring happiness to these children…
Whenever I support and assist those in need it gives great satisfaction that can help me to compromise with the situation of being away from my own family…
The job is quite challenging but when I do my best for the refugee children, I make a big difference in their life…
“Every step of my journey was made possible by people’s humanity. If it wasn’t for their kindness, I would have lost my mind. “
Vrouyr likes the quote by Einstein: ‘’The Bundle of belongings isn’t the only thing a refugee brings to his new country.’’
When I see these women raise their voices, move their feet and empower others to create change, I feel proud of my work…
The Rwanda genocide drove my passion to work for refugees, I was deeply affected by seeing tens of thousands of dead bodies floating in the Kagera River…
Photojournalist Shawn Baldwin met Syrian refugee and UNHCR volunteer Loula Al Hamoud in Chekka, Lebanon…
I feel that it is our mission to give hope to those, whose lives were entirely changed by the tragedy of Haiyan…
Sebastian tries to promote diversity in his business to give each individual the same chance he had to grow and flourish into the person they are meant to be.
When the support I provide helps a single mother, who lost her husband, find a durable solution that restores her hope, it’s something I am proud of…
Martin and other UNHCR representatives stayed with a Guatemalan refugee community threatened by the army, and saved their lives…
Fadala’s dream is to work as a journalist, to be able to convey the difficult life conditions her people are going through…
When I met them, I realized that dreams do come true when you fight and persevere…
Tibo Rogers, Australia for UNHCR Frontliner and former refugee shares his courageous and inspiring story: “I saw things no boy should see…”
Margarita tells the story of professor Nelson Pajaro, who was displaced himself but implemented a project that gave training to children…
I Ne Meh, refugee from Myanmar, is now a Child Protection Monitor helping to protect at risk Karen children in Thailand…
He grew up with an abusive father and was forced to change his name out of fear, but now he works as a social worker helping and supporting others…
Relocating hundreds of anxious refugees still seems like yesterday. The relief on their faces, and their sudden change of mood, were incredible…
I remember well the 2011 emergency. Due to drought, famine and conflict in Somalia we were receiving 1,500 – 2,600 refugees daily…
“A refugee status is not eternal. It can cease at some point. When it does, you can return to your country and rebuild your life.”
Kwa Kyi became a landmine victim in 1986, but has since dedicated himself to advocating for those with disabilities and who have suffered a similar fate.
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