Stories
Victor Ochen Stands #WithRefugees
Refugees leave everything behind except their hopes and dreams.
Nyathijien Makuey’s dream
She wants to become a professional athlete.
Uganda stands #WithRefugees
Watch this video about Uganda standing #WithRefugees
Stand with Jennifer
Selling charcoal briquettes has enabled her to send her daughter to private school.
Gerard’s story
He hopes that his linguistic skills can someday help him to fulfill his dreams.
Phoebe’s story
Her husband sold items in a kiosk before violence erupted.
Jean was born in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp
She wants to graduate someday and be a mathematics teacher.
Jessica’s and Victoria’s stories
Two single mothers who fled Burundi.
Harry fled persecution in Burundi
He left behind his wife, two children and parents after receiving death threats.
Ezekiel fled Burundi, for a second time
His dream is to someday be resettled in a country where he and his family can be happy.
Bwiselelo fled the Democratic Republic of Congo
He is now a Sociology graduate from the University of Dodoma.
Solaf survived the war in Syria.
She loves sports and dreams of living in America.
Mojtaba escaped from Taliban violence.
He dreams of finding a cure for cancer.
Tinalbarka fled violence in Mali.
She dreams of becoming a lawyer.
Baw Meh fled violence in Myanmar.
She dreams of a better future for her grandchildren.
Carmen fled violence in Colombia.
She hopes to inspire other women through her work.