Stories

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.

19 Oct 2015

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.

13 Oct 2015

Fishing for an education

Children fleeing deadly conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan share a singular pursuit: catching mudfish to pay for their schooling.

8 Oct 2015

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.

28 Sep 2015

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.

28 Sep 2015

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.

28 Sep 2015

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.

24 Sep 2015

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.

21 Sep 2015

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.

18 Sep 2015