Stories
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Protection by presence
Hana Zabalawi was a refugee herself, but now she's on the other side. In the pouring rain she offers hope to people with deeply uncertain futures.
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A warm Austrian welcome for refugees
A grandma, a teacher and a mayor are among thousands of volunteers from all over Austria embracing desperate refugees seeking safety in Europe.
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Fishing for an education
Children fleeing deadly conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan share a singular pursuit: catching mudfish to pay for their schooling.
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Young Afghans weigh their future
Sonita was born and raised in Iran. Zia arrived at age six. Meet two Afghan refugees intent on rebuilding their ancestral homeland.
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Crossing to Safety
Bzeibiz Bridge, which spans the Euphrates River just west of Baghdad, has become a lifeline for Iraqis fleeing violence in Anbar Province.
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A Swedish chef serves hot meals to refugees
When he heard about the refugee crisis in Europe, Victor Ullman packed his knives, drove to Croatia and started cooking.
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The young girl and the ea
Another boat ferrying refugees to Europe has capsized between Turkey and Greece. Rescuers arrived too late to save them all.
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Looking for Hany
Our five-part series follows an aspiring young artist who fled Syria with his family and must cope with a debilitating eye condition.
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Yahya's escape
After his mother died, the young boy was beaten, deprived of an education and forced to work. One day he found a way out.