Stories
As beloved imam passes, his hopes for peace live on
For decades, Imam Moussa Bawa worked with Italian nun Sister Maria Concetta to help refugees of all faiths to live in peace. On his death, his successor pledges to continue his work.
Somali student proves it's never too late to learn in Malaysia
Nawa first stepped into a classroom at age 16, but caught up quickly. Now 20, she is getting ready for university and setting an example for other refugees.
At a Kenyan refugee camp, girls learn to beat the odds
Only one girl in 10 makes it to high school at Kakuma, but that's no deterrent for this South Sudanese student with high ambitions.
Best of Rio2016: Top Olympic moments for Team Refugees
Now back in Kenya, the Refugee Olympic Team's South Sudanese runners share their memories of reunions, roaring crowds and a first glimpse of the ocean in Rio de Janeiro.
Rwandan refugees head home after a generation in Angola
After fleeing the horrors of the 1994 genocide, increasing numbers are ready to return to Rwanda, although many still worry about how they will cope after decades away.
Chad farming project empowers Sudanese refugees and locals
Planting, weeding and harvesting together helps integrate Sudanese refugees into local villages, and boosts women's independence.
Brothers run again and again as Boko Haram terror spreads
Nigerians who found safety in neighbouring Niger, with thousands of others fleeing militants, move again as insecurity grows.
Burundi refugees tell of new horrors
A year after political protests erupted in Burundi, those who ran for their lives to neighbouring Tanzania bear tales of mass murder, torture and imprisonment.
Running from rape in Burundi
Women and men fleeing Burundi are reaching Tanzania with harrowing tales of sexual violence.
An Olympic dream, shattered
The life of Somali sprinter Samia Yusuf Omar came to a tragic end on the perilous Mediterranean sea crossing from Libya to Europe.
Escaping the Horrors of Home
Meet some of the thousands who have fled fighting in previously peaceful provinces in South Sudan, where militia are accused of killing, raping and looting.
The most important thing
They fled Angola nearly empty-handed. Now finally returning home, some after decades in exile, 11 refugees present their most cherished belongings.
War and hunger drive South Sudan displacement
Two years of fighting kept farmers from their fields. Now chronic hunger is forcing increasing numbers of people to make risky journeys in search of help.
Finding Refuge in Music
When the bullets began flying in Bangui, Simplice fled on his crutches. At Mpoko Airport, he found safety – and several fellow musicians.
The refugees learning to reconnect
In Mauritania, a Congolese mother is helping refugees to reconnect by teaching IT, 17 years after her own displacement.
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.
A Camp Becomes a Village
As hopes fade for peace back home, many survivors opt to settle for good in Katanga Province. The host community responds with open arms.
A boy named Boat
Even before the civil war, giving birth in South Sudan was a risky affair. Martha delivered her son on a crowded ferry while fleeing attackers.