Stories
Cholera Strikes Burundians Seeking Safety in Tanzania
After fleeing violence back home, thousands of refugees have fallen ill – and many more are at risk. UNHCR and its partners rush to stem the tide.
Pictured at an Exhibition
When a visitor to a photo exhibit saw an image of a wounded nine-year-old refugee, she contacted a plastic surgeon who treated the girl for free.
A Mother Flees Burundi, but Can't Escape the Déjà Vu
Mwamini has been a refugee twice before. Now, to save her five youngest children, she's had to flee Burundi once again.
Burundian Refugees Find Solace on Familiar Shores
Lake Tanganyika's western shore is a frequent transit point for people fleeing to, or from, eastern Congo. Many Burundians know it well.
Three Mothers Lead a Daring Escape from Burundi
Fleeing pre-election violence, three families catch a bus, ride bicycles and finally scramble on foot to reach safety in Rwanda.
How I Became a Refugee from Burundi
A 12-year-old boy tells of the menacing violence that made his family flee – and how they managed to reach safety in Rwanda.
Educating South Sudan's Next Generation
After fleeing the conflict in South Sudan, a devoted teacher spends his own savings to open a school for refugee children in Uganda.
A Risky Route from Syria to Europe
Amin, Hanan and their three children crossed desert and sea in search of safety. Now back on dry land, they hope to rebuild their broken lives.
Survivors in Bangui Seek a Way Forward
Displaced by fighting in the Central African Republic, a preacher, a teacher and a grateful neighbour share their stories of loss and hope.