Stories

'I am a strong woman and I do my job with passion'

UNHCR has nearly 11,000 staff, of whom 87 per cent are based in the field. Meet Vicky Munguriek, a driver in northern Uganda.

6 Oct 2017

Paralympics sports helps Syrian boy look beyond disability

Najib was only 12 when he was paralysed during a bomb attack on his home in Homs.

4 Oct 2017

UNHCR launches urgent appeal to help Burundian refugees

With only 19 per cent funding, UNHCR and aid partners are grappling with increasing needs of Burundian refugees.

29 Sep 2017

Nigeria's Nansen award winner offers lifeline to widows of Boko Haram conflict

Mustapha's foundation helps women and children start over after tragedy.

26 Sep 2017

Online study scheme gives refugee students a degree of hope

Supported by the University of Geneva, the InZone project makes degree-level courses available to those for whom university is out of reach.

26 Sep 2017

Children of Luhansk start new school year hoping for peace

In Ukraine, where the ongoing conflict has damaged at least 700 schools, one class has started the new school year dreaming of peace.

25 Sep 2017

Greek islanders open their hearts and businesses to refugees

The tiny Greek island of Tilos has embraced and employed refugee families from war-torn Syria.

21 Sep 2017

Nigerian girls from Nansen award winner's school dream again

Mustapha's Future Prowess Islamic Foundation restores hope destroyed by Boko Haram conflict

21 Sep 2017

Mentoring project inspires teachers at vast school in Kenya

Unity Primary is one of the largest schools in Kakuma refugee camp, where classes of 200 are not unusual and staying motivated as a teacher can a be tough job.

20 Sep 2017