Stories
Afghan garden keeps idle hands busy, produces food for hosts
A small vegetable garden produces tomatoes, aubergines and a way for people seeking asylum to help local families on Lesvos.
Rohingya all-rounder shines at Malaysia learning centre
Despite a bumpy start in school, Ishak has persevered with his studies to become a football star, a straight A-student and the first person in his family to complete his education.
Residents of eastern Ukraine return home to find ruins
Insecurity still lingers in rural Luhansk as many of those who fled go back to shattered homes, hardship and an uncertain future.
Hungarian volunteers offer warm welcome for refugees
Meals, advice, shelter -- and smiles -- provided to those fearing only cold shoulders.
Art therapy helps a boy who fled war keep the nightmares at bay
Conflict in Colombia killed Miguel's* grandmother and drove his family into exile. Now therapy in Montreal helps him manage fear and anxiety.
Refugees and asylum-seekers sign up to offer warm welcome in Germany
A German program is encouraging refugees and asylum-seekers to volunteer their time and welcome fellow new arrivals.
Mother's dedication inspires 20-year-old to academic success in Turkey
A bomb killed her mother in the family's café in Aleppo. Now Fatima is studying civil engineering with ambitions to move further up the academic ladder.
Luhansk residents struggle to resume normal life after Ukraine conflict
Almost a year after an official ceasefire was announced, there is still sporadic shooting and killings on both sides.
2016 Nansen Award winner pays her respects to refugees lost at sea
Efi Latsoudi, joint winner of this year's Nansen Refugee Award, has worked hard to provide Muslim refugees who have died at sea with proper burials in Greece.