Stories

Angelina Jolie Pitt, Samantha Power headline World Refugee Day events in U.S.

Father and son scavenge to feed family

Back-breaking work by Syrian man and seven-year-old earns just enough to pay the bills

Young Syrian footballer aims high in Germany

Seven-year-old Ahmad escaped war and chaos in Syria. Now safe, he hopes to become an international football star and is watching the European championships closely for new tips.

Greek Syrian mayor and refugees bring tourist village back to life

A Greek summer resort that closed over five years ago as a result of the financial crisis has been turned into a haven for more than 300 refugees.

Where the Children Sleep

A photo exhibit about refugee children in Europe and Middle East by Magnus Wennman

German scheme opens door to higher education for young asylum-seekers

Experimental NGO offers chance for new arrivals to fulfil their potential, giving them access to online courses from the world's top universities.

Brothers run again and again as Boko Haram terror spreads

Nigerians who found safety in neighbouring Niger, with thousands of others fleeing militants, move again as insecurity grows.

Searching for a safe place to be gay

After fleeing violence and harassment at home, LGBTI refugees get a fresh start in California with help from caring citizens and Bay Area non-profits.

A Syrian scientist in exile

Darie Alikaj fled barrel bombs and mortar fire in Syria, leaving behind her job as a microbiologist. Now she mirrors a wider world of refugee survival in Turkey.