Stories
Syrian refugees face new hunger threat
As winter sets in, a funding crisis forces the World Food Programme to suspend critical food assistance for 1.7 million Syrian refugees.
An Uncle Throws a Lifeline
Biel fled South Sudan with his pregnant wife. Now caring for five nephews orphaned by illness and war, he pins his hopes on education.
Orphans in the Kitchen
Surrounded by trauma and heartbreak, one refugee finds a new calling: cooking and caring for children who have lost their parents in wartime.
Inside the triangle of death
Rich in minerals, Katanga is a magnet for conflict. Burned villages dot the landscape and women's bodies are part of the battleground.
A Family Made Whole Again
Idris was separated from his wife and sons as they fled the fighting in Central African Republic. Eight agonizing months later, they reunite.
A Deafening Silence
After months of fear and a desperate escape, a group of Syrian refugees finally reaches safety in northern Iraq. Yet there is no rejoicing.
Family Ties
Syrian Kurds used to visit Turkey for joyful reunions with relatives. Now, with nowhere else to turn, many are moving in for the long haul.
Starting over
Nearly 1 million people have sought refuge in Iraq's Kurdistan region. Among them: a nun, a wedding singer and a pair of "nerds" fleeing ISIS.
War, sex and survival
To feed their families, many displaced women in eastern Congo have turned to sex work. Now they are learning how to protect themselves.