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Given a helping hand, Syrian schoolgirls excel in exile
After fleeing for safety in Lebanon, sisters Taqla and Sara are making the most of the opportunity to continue their education.
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Modern technology helping refugees in Angola get aid fast
Bar code technology, commonly used in supermarkets is enabling UNHCR and its partners speed up the delivery of vital assistance to Congolese refugees
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Literacy classes open new doors for Syrian women in Lebanon
Volunteer Fatima Al Obeid launched classes for refugee parents eager to help their children with their homework.
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Musician who fled Colombia finds his forte in Canada
Ruben Esguerra fled conflict in Colombia and found a warm welcome in Canada, where he uses music to build bridges in the community.
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Myanmar's ethnic divisions are forgotten in town's busy market
Communities in Rakhine state set aside personal differences and come together to make a living.
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Teaching under trees to give refugees an education despite all odds
As access to quality education remains a challenge in Nduta camp, Tanzania, a Burundian teacher holds classes outdoors
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'Welcome to Uganda'
The Kite Runner author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Khaled Hosseini talks to refugees fleeing war-torn South Sudan.
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Sky is the limit for refugee who fled Somalia
Arriving in Canada as refugee was overwhelming for Osman, but now he has found his feet and is determined to help others.
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Tortured Burundi teacher finds peace in Canada
After being tortured for half a year back in Burundi, Jean-Claude finally found safety in Canada. Now he is determined to help others in need.