Stories
Syrian surfer finds refuge on Lebanon's waves
Ali had never seen the sea until his family fled to Lebanon. After catching his first wave, he was embraced by the country's fledgling surf community.
Braving bombs and bullets to stay in school in Yemen
With over two million children out of school in Yemen as a result of the conflict, UNHCR is helping refugee, displaced and local children to continue their studies.
This IKEA store in Madrid is like no other
Furniture giant provides on-the-job training for refugees, with potential employment afterwards.
Syrian family cook up new possibilities in Portugal
After losing their father and their home, one Syrian family are making new friends and reviving old passions in Portugal.
French village opens its chateau as home from home for refugees
A quiet rural hamlet in central France has welcomed dozens of refugees.
Origami helps Syrian refugee shape new life in exile
After fleeing Syria's conflict, Fadi turned to his hobby to help with life in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp.
South Sudan's recent violence splits hundreds of families apart
Attacks have forced school children to abandon their books and pregnant women to run for their lives.
Escaping war at home, Syrian couple start over in Argentina
Majd and Lana fled fighting in Damascus. Now they have found hope and a fresh start in provincial San Luis.
Uprooted by war, Syrian mother gets help to beat depression
Depression is a major health issue facing refugees, but treatment and self-empowerment offer hope to those in need.