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