Stories
Heeding cries for help lands Hellenic Rescue Team 2016 Nansen Award
Swift action by Konstantinos Mitragas and his fellow volunteers saved 2,500 lives last year on the Aegean Sea.
Help to vulnerable on Lesvos wins Efi Latsoudi 2016 Nansen Award
Efi Latsoudi named as one of two winners of the 2016 Nansen Refugee Award for her tireless work helping refugees on the Greek island of Lesvos.
Gang threat drives growing displacement inside Honduras
In the decade to 2014, an estimated 174,000 Hondurans became displaced within their country by street gang violence and many continue to need protection.
Afghan mother and child land on their feet in Austria
After fleeing Afghanistan, Nooria and her daughter found sanctuary with a young family in southern Austria.
German family help Syrian brothers banish homesick blues
After a two-year trek to Europe, Bilal Aljaber just wanted to return home – until a Berlin couple offered him a room in their house, and then took in his brother too.
Swedish same-sex couple welcome Muslim family
Married couple Gabriella and Candel Webster host Syrian refugee Ahmad.
Quiet librarian and outspoken Syrian artist form unlikely bond
Gay refugee who fled bombs and persecution finds safety and support in Sweden.
Berlin couple go from hosts to surrogate parents
After a shaky start, a young refugee family and their German hosts learn to trust each other and become close friends.
Jewish family open their Berlin home to Muslim refugee
An unlikely guest from Syria joins the Jellineks' weekly Shabbat dinner, and now introduces himself as a Berliner.