Stories
Little Omar flies to Finland
Born with a rare hormone deficiency, Omar's treatment stopped when his family fled Syria. Resettlement is his only hope to start growing again.
Nepal Earthquake Survivors Look to the Future
The earthquake in April disrupted the lives and livelihoods of millions. Meet six dynamos who are helping their country pick up the pieces.
Rescue on Lake Tanganyika
A 100-year-old ship ferries thousands of Burundians to safety. Meet the captain, three aid workers and a woman fleeing home for the fourth time.
After the earthquake, Nepal braces for monsoons
Millions lost their homes when the earthquake rocked Nepal last month. As rainy season nears, UNHCR and its partners race to provide shelter.
Cholera Strikes Burundians Seeking Safety in Tanzania
After fleeing violence back home, thousands of refugees have fallen ill – and many more are at risk. UNHCR and its partners rush to stem the tide.
Pictured at an Exhibition
When a visitor to a photo exhibit saw an image of a wounded nine-year-old refugee, she contacted a plastic surgeon who treated the girl for free.
A Mother Flees Burundi, but Can't Escape the Déjà Vu
Mwamini has been a refugee twice before. Now, to save her five youngest children, she's had to flee Burundi once again.
Burundian Refugees Find Solace on Familiar Shores
Lake Tanganyika's western shore is a frequent transit point for people fleeing to, or from, eastern Congo. Many Burundians know it well.
Three Mothers Lead a Daring Escape from Burundi
Fleeing pre-election violence, three families catch a bus, ride bicycles and finally scramble on foot to reach safety in Rwanda.