Stories
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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.
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A Shopkeeper and a Lifeline
Many Syrian refugees in Lebanon are deep in debt. Meet a shop owner who goes out of his way to help with the essentials.
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The kindness of strangers
Mohammad and Sahar found a second chance for their young family – thanks to five Canadian couples sponsoring their resettlement to British Columbia.
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A dream to rebuild
As war destroyed lives and buildings in Syria, Alaa had to interrupt her architecture studies. Now a scholarship is helping her finish her degree in Portugal.
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A Syrian family starts over in Canada
With a job, private sponsorship and the backing of the Canadian Government, a refugee from Aleppo gets a fresh start in Montreal.
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The Syrians starting over in Brazil
Hanan's family fled Syria to escape the war. Across the ocean in São Paulo, they have once again found happiness and hope.
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The Ragdolls and the Clay Oven
Sisters Shamsa and Thuha miss playing with their cousins in Syria, so their mother has found a creative way to keep the young refugees entertained.
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Syrian refugee eyes Rio Olympics
Yusra has dreamt of the Olympics for years. Now a refugee in Germany, she hopes to qualify to compete at the Games in Brazil.
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The women and children turning to Europe
Women and children now make up nearly 60 per cent of sea arrivals. Meet Nisrine, a 34-year-old Syrian refugee and widow travelling with her five children.