Stories
Congolese family puts tragedy behind them and heads for new life in France
Bora Riziki fled DRC to South Africa. Later, after her husband and brother were killed, she was given the chance of a new start with her children in Europe.
Fresh hope in Germany for Syrian girl who fled home in a wheelchair
Born with cerebral palsy, Nujeen fled the Syrian war in a wheelchair two years ago. Now she has found the support she needs in Germany.
Refugees give German town's residents new life perspective
Neu Wulmstorf's volunteers help newcomers rebuild lives and overcome past traumas.
Family displaced three times plant new roots in Portugal
Duret and his family have finally found peace in Portugal, far from the violence and persecution that haunted their previous lives.
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.