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Syrian family find safe harbour on the shores of Canada
In the port town of Lunenburg, generous locals have come together to welcome a Syrian family with open arms.
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Syrian refugee uses swimming skills to rescue others
Swimmers Sarah and Yusra Mardini helped save 18 fellow refugees when their boat broke down off Greece. Now Sarah volunteers as a lifeguard in the same waters.
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Banding together in Scotland to welcome Syrian refugees
When she saw refugees making desperate journeys in the news, Sharon Gray felt powerless. But teaming up with local people, she's made a huge impact on the lives of refugees in Edinburgh.
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Warmth and kindness in the Canadian wilderness
The Arafat family were terrified when they fled their home in Syria. Now they are finding new hope and happiness in a Canadian mountain community.
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Austrian housing project keeps refugees' hopes alive
Some call her a secular saint, but Ute Bock says it is simple humanity that has motivated her to care for people seeking safety.
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Syrian violinist helps Canadian community hear his song
Sari Alesh's promising music career was cut short by war. With the help of sponsors, the violinist can now play once more.
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Life cycles: The project getting refugees cycling in London
Travel, therapy, a healthy lifestyle and a support network: The Bike Project helps refugees embark on their new lives in London
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Syrian seamstress becomes a part of community fabric
With the help of sponsors, Rabiaa Al Soufi's skills have become a valued part of one tight-knit community in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Syrian mother reunites with children she feared had drowned
With her own life in danger, Manal made a decision no mother should have to make: she fled to safety in Denmark, leaving her children behind.