Stories

UNHCR launches urgent appeal to help Burundian refugees

With only 12 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

Nansen winner gives new hope to girls orphaned by Boko Haram conflict

Future Prowess Islamic Foundation School charges no fees, provides uniforms and other help to vulnerable children.

19 Sep 2017

Afghan refugees help put Germany on the cricketing map

After fleeing Afghanistan and finding sanctuary in Germany, refugees are helping to bring the game of cricket to their adopted home.

19 Sep 2017