Stories
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.
How I Became a Refugee from Burundi
A 12-year-old boy tells of the menacing violence that made his family flee – and how they managed to reach safety in Rwanda.
Educating South Sudan's Next Generation
After fleeing the conflict in South Sudan, a devoted teacher spends his own savings to open a school for refugee children in Uganda.
A Risky Route from Syria to Europe
Amin, Hanan and their three children crossed desert and sea in search of safety. Now back on dry land, they hope to rebuild their broken lives.
Survivors in Bangui Seek a Way Forward
Displaced by fighting in the Central African Republic, a preacher, a teacher and a grateful neighbour share their stories of loss and hope.
Fleeing Bullets, and then Mosquitoes
Two young refugee girls living in Uganda share similar life stories, but only one of them sleeps under a bed net.
A Broken Family Escapes Fighting in Yemen
To save his mother, wife and two children, Fairuz left one son behind. A refugee wrestles with the impossible math of war.
Islanders Flee Fighting on Yemen's Coast
After watching his home go up in flames, a young fisherman steers his family to safety in Djibouti.