Stories

Sowing the Seeds of Social Entrepreneurship

Somali refugee invests in the youth of South Africa together with Absa/Barclays Africa Bank

24 Apr 2017

French village opens its chateau as home from home for refugees

A quiet rural hamlet in central France has welcomed dozens of refugees.

20 Apr 2017

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.

19 Apr 2017

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.

13 Apr 2017

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.

12 Apr 2017

LGBTI refugee welcomes opportunity for new beginnings in South Africa

With support from UNHCR partner JRS, living as an openly gay refugee in South Africa doesn't seem so daunting

10 Apr 2017

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.

7 Apr 2017

Elderly and on the run from El Salvador's street gangs

Threatened by murderous street gangs, Margarita Ramirez* fled for Mexico where she is starting over at 72.

7 Apr 2017

Diner gives Burundian refugee a taste of self reliance

Running a small neighborhood restaurant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo gives a cook back her pride and her independence.

5 Apr 2017