Stories
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.