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Volunteers working with DHRRA help provide stateless people with identity papers
Livelihood
NGO
Small German town comes together to give Syrian refugees a warm welcome
Individual
Shelter
Local people campaign to welcome refugees in Worcestershire
Individual
Shelter
Tech wiz turns app into bot for Facebook to help refugees with legal aid.
Individual
Shelter
Former Urguayan president hosts 100 Syrian refugee children at his vacation house
Individual
Shelter
USCCB/MRS World Refugee Day Event
Advocacy
english-US
FBO
Whoopi Goldberg Gives Syrian Refugee Family A Tour of NY
Individual
Other
Eau Claire Native Biking Across US To Raise Awareness For Syrian Refugees
Advocacy
Individual
I Migranti #Secondo Noi
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Systems Protection Event
Advocacy
CSO
Government
Production and difusion of short documentaries directed by young refugees on social media
Advocacy
Community
Educational Institution
NGO
Photo Expo on World Refugee day
Advocacy
Educational Institution
Penn grad students use soccer as tool for youth education
Education
Educational Institution
Individual
The documentary Dalya's Other Country offers a glimpse at what the past few years have been like for Zeno, refugee from Syria and her family.
Advocacy
Corporate
Individual
Education and healthcare professionals organise a protest against the Australian government's treatment of refugees
Livelihood
NGO
Community of volunteers helps bring food donations from local companies to Syrian refugees
Food
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Cape Town Refugee Centre aims to protect and safeguard the rights of refugees in South Africa
Education
Healthcare
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
ASRC Cleaning - Support sustainable employment for people seeking asylum
The Refugee Code Week
Corporate
Education
Livelihood
The Open Learning Initiative (OLIve) - Free academic courses in Vienna
Education
Government
Sparkbay Online Marketing
Company
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Cape Town NGO provides skills training for refugees
Livelihood
NGO
American mom gives away 3,000 baby carriers to Syrian refugees
Individual
NGO
Evangelical pastor welcomes refugees into his Texas church
Faith Based Organization
Individual
Shelter
Syrian refugee language program brings residents and newcomers together
Civil Society
Education
A Mexican priest stands up for the migrants at risk from extortion and violence
Individual
Shelter
World Refugee Day - Celebration Rally
Advocacy
CSO
english-US
World Refugee Day Concert with Thao (of the Get Down Stay Down)
Advocacy
Individual
Former refugee creates $10,000 scholarship for refugees and immigrants
Eduaction
Individual
Displaced Dinners: a series of dinners hosted by chefs who are now refugees in the United States
Corporate
Livelihood
Refugee youth, Archbishop Mitty teens find unity on the soccer field
Advocacy
Educational Institution
Foodhini Delivers Homemade Meals From Immigrant and Refugee Chefs To Your Doorstep
Corporate
Livelihood
Giocamangia multietnico
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Washington and Lee University grad used 'universal language' of soccer to help refugees in Germany
Individual
Livelihood
Shelter
Kodiko soutient les réfugiés dans leur insertion persionnelle
French-FR
Livelihood
NGO
8K Run and Integration Fair
Advocacy
Community
CSO
Livelihood
NGO
Presentation of LGTBI report
Advocacy
Community
Government
11 Books Written by or About Refugees to Add to Your Summer Reading List
Advocacy
Individual
Refugee Film Festival, celebrating the resilience and courage that people bring to Australia as refugees.
Advocacy
CSO
English-AU
Letters of Hope - CARE helps you to send you support to refugees
Advocacy
Community
Individual
NGO
Other
Rania Kinge created a line serving IDPs to help them recover and empower them economically
Corporate
Livelihood
Ed Sheeran leads a host of musicians performing intimate living room concerts around the world to show solidarity with refugees
Advocacy
Individual
NGO
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Refugee 613 is a coalition helping to welcome refugees in Canada
Community
Corporate
Education
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
Kwansei Gakuin University admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
World Relief Durham
Advocacy
Education
Faith-based
Health
Livelihood
NGO
Syrian goalkeeper shares pro football skills with Nottinghamshire children
CSO
Educational Institution
Other
Temporary Relocation Programme for Syrian Migrants
Education
Livelihood
Other
Shelter
Braking Barriers - Integrating refugees through employment
Corporate
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Jaffna Social Action Centre helps IDPs to rebuild their lives after 26 years of war
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
Eritrean refugee tells the story of Ugandan kindness
Community
Livelihood
Shelter
Law students support child refugees in Athens
Community
Individual
Communities come together to welcome resettled Syrian families
Eduaction
Individual
Shelter
15 year old Syrian refugee waging a campaign against child marriage in Za’atari Camp
Education
Organization of priests in Guatemala supports refugees by seeking government reform of immigration law
Faith Based Organization
Shelter
Juneau People for Peace and Justice #Stand With Refugees
Advocacy
CSO
english-US
UN Foundation Reception: A Swim to Support Refugees
Advocacy
Individual
Local refugee tells story of persecution to help students be more tolerant
Advocacy
Individual
English class for non-native speakers teaches refugees about more than language
Education
Educational Institution
Forum on Public Policy and Asylum: "Challenges, migration and asylum"
Advocacy
CSO
Government
NGO
Entrepreneurship Fair
Community
Livelihood
NGO
Thousands of people around Australia gathered to protest the Australian Government's current refugee policy.
Community
Sky School aims to develop an international curriculum for refugees, to be used anywhere that students have limited access to education because of conflict
Education
Educational Institution
The International Institute of Minnesota proposes a Mentoring Program for refugees
Education
Educational Institution
A social entrepreneur developed technology to improve life in a refugee shelter
Corporate
Livelihood
Shelter
The RHYME summer program provides Indianapolis-area refugee teens the opportunity to transition into their communities and learn about what they can do after they graduate from high school
Education
Educational Institution
This refugee camp in Jordan is officially the first to be powered by solar energy
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign: world’s largest grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria
Healthcare
NGO
Photo essay: In DRC, women refugees rebuild lives, with determination and hope
Education
Healthcare
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
Keiō University admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
In Texas there is a school just for immigrant kids
Education
Government
A lifeline for forgotter refugees
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Shelter
Creative Mentoring Program at Office of Displaced Designers
Community
Education
Livelihood
NGO
ACTION EMPLOI RÉFUGIÉS
Livelihood
NGO
Japanese clothing chain UNIQLO employs refugees in its stores
Corporate
Livelihood
A doctor, forced to become a refugee, provides free healthcare to all
Individual
A family collects warm clothes to provide to refugees for the winter
Individual
Shelter
LinkedIn expands Refugee Support Programme to the U.S.
Corporate
Livelihood
Fujairah Crown Prince donates $100,000 to taekwondo foundation helping refugees worldwide
Education
Individual
Venezuelan-American in Doral helps refugees arriving in South Florida
Civil Society
Education
Shelter
Organization creates soccer teams for refugees and kids coming from troubled homes to practice and play on weekends
Civil Society
Livelihood
16th World Refugee Day
CSO
english-US
How One Chicago Public High School is Embracing Refugee Students
Education
Educational Institution
New Collaboration Focuses on Refugee Stories, Experiences and Humanity
Educational Institution
Other
About 40 refugees were invited by the United Way to the Odyssey Dental Care centre to get cleanings, fillings and extractions, all free of charge
Healthcare
NGO
The Baracks of Belgrade: A photobook of the last non-govermental refugee camp in Europe to support living conditions of refugees in the Balkan states
Advocacy
Individual
The Food Project is geeting frsh fruit and vegetables to refugees in Greece
Livelihood
NGO
International Bootcamp
Community
CSO
Government
Livelihood
NGO
World Refugee Day Celebration with Salvadoran returnees who sought refuge in Honduras during El Salvador's Civil War in 1980
Advocacy
Community
Government
From Syrian refugees to business owners in 1 year
Corporate
Individual
Livelihood
An exhibition of personal stories from people who have sought asylum in Australia and have been detained by the Australian government under its mandatory detention policy.
Advocacy
CSO
English-AU
Ikea looks to help Syrian refugees integrate with jobs initiative in Jordan
Corporate
Livelihood
Church World Service Facilitates "Friendly Conversation" Between Students and Refugees
Advocacy
CSO
Education
Educational Institution
Individual
Celebration of World Refugee Day 2017
Advocacy
Community
Government
NGO
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Through the lens: Daily life in Cameroon refugee camps
Healthcare
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
International University of Japan admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
A new school for young refugees and immigrants in Albany
Education
Government
World Relief Sacramento
Advocacy
Civil Society
Shelter
"Established" Palestinian refugees in the Baddawi refugee camp offer shelter to Syrian refugees in need
Food
Individual
Shelter
The School of Opportunity
Education
Faith-based
NGO
Malaysian Immigration Department is working with the UNHCR to develop a plan for Malaysians to hire refugees as maids
Government
Livelihood
Former refugee empowers women and girls through education
Eduaction
Individual
Children in Hull send packages to refugees
Individual
Jewish people rally in cities across US to support refugees following Trump's immigration ban
Faith Based Organization
Shelter
Evanston works to welcome, aid refugees
Civil Society
Individuals
Shelter
Greeley Global Refugee Center takes part in meal packaging event
Faith Based Organization
Shelter
Asylum Access Ecuador (AAE) helps asylum seekers know their rights
Livelihood
NGO
UNHCR, French Embassy and French Institute of Chad join forces to highlight refugee situation in the country, hosting 400k refugees
Advocacy
CSO
english
solidarity
Medicina e Migrazioni
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
International Artisanal Gastronomy Festival #Cuenca #ConLosRefugiados
CSO
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Intercultural Meeting
CSO
World Refugee Day commemoration organized by Mexican Refugee Commission
Advocacy
Community
Government
Academic event where an IDP´s play was presented
Advocacy
Community
Educational Institution
Former refugee starts network to connect refugees with employers
CSO
Livelihood
Refugees in Liberia celebrate gender equality
Education
Individual
NGO
This English farm runs week-long retreats for refugees and asylum seekers
Community
Corporate
Education
Livelihood
Other
After being a refugee in Canada, Thuy is now sponsoring a refugee familly from Syria
Individual
Shelter
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
SuraiTea Inc., a social enterprise that works to use the power of the markets to create positive social change for Syrian refugees arriving in Canada
Corporate
Livelihood
Sōka University admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
Empowering women in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan
Education
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
#rethinkingrefugee conference
Civil Society
Education
Shelter
Phoenix Refugee Connections
Advocacy
Civil Society
Education
Faith-based
Health
Other
Shelter
Eight months after landing in Edmonton, refugee swimmer tells about his quest to make an athletic ‘dream come true.’
Individual
Other
TREND - Training Refugees in Entrepreneurial Skills in Digital Devices
Education
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Threads Of Syria - Sustainable livelihoods in the Chatila Camp
Corporate
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Experimental theatre programme offers Syrian refugees the chance to express themselves and raise awareness of their plight
Culture
Eduaction
Livelihood
NGO
Aleppo dentist brings 'Hollywood smiles' to Somalis after fleeing Syria
Corporate
Individual
Livelihood
Inhabitants of Dutch city successfully lobby to give refugees a permanent home
Community
Individual
The Turkish couple feeds 4,000 Syrian refugees on their wedding
Individual
East Bay cafe that gives jobs to refugees opens for business
Livelihood
Sisterhood Collective NGO helps refugees in Iraq rebuild their lives by starting small businesses
Livelihood
NGO
Midland couple welcome refugees into their home
Individual
Shelter
Dolls of Hope for refugee children
Individual
Other
Un giorno solo non basta #WithRefugees
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Laboratorio UNHCR MAXXI
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
IKEA Foundation launched a new campaign: Let’s Play for Change
Corporate
Livelihood
Les Cuistots Migrateurs proposent une cuisine du monde mitonnée par des réfugiés
Corporate
French-FR
Livelihood
Economic Integration Fair
Community
CSO
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Integration Activity 'Caminemos en familia #ConLosRefugiados'
Advocacy
Community
CSO
Government
NGO
Boston City Hall art exhibit shows 'The Faces of Syrian Refugees'
Advocacy
Individual
World Refugee Day Breakfast
Advocacy
CSO
English-AU
South Korean Baptist church offers medical clinics to refugees in Jordan
Healthcare
NGO
Magnus Wennman capture a poignant photo series "Where young Syrian refugees sleep"
Advocacy
Individual
La 72' provides a safe place to leave and legal assistance for refugees. It also supports LGBT refugees
Community
Faith Based Organization
Shelter
Award puts Malian refugee on road to university in Mauritania
Education
Educational Institution
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Award-winning author Yann Martel offered a house he owned for refugee newcomers
Individual
Shelter
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
Cash-for-work programme empowers Syrian refugees
Livelihood
NGO
At Code Your Future refugees have a chance to learn computer programming
Livelihood
NGO
Empowering refugees and migrants in Geneva through coding lessons
Education
Individual
Livelihood
Professor does magic for refugees. You can, too.
Individual
Other
Shelter
One was homeless, the other a refugee. Now they’re business partners.
Company
Individual
Livelihood
Other
Empowering refugees on their journey to safety one complementary pathway at a time
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Shelter
Student Action for Refugees
Advocacy
CSO
Other
University
Berlin Museums create tour program for refugees in Arabic
Eduaction
Livelihood
NGO
A third of a million people rally to demand their government let in 17,000 refugees
Individual
Shelter
Family of Syrian refugees privately sponsored in North-West Canada
Individual
Shelter
8-year-old empties piggy bank, campaigns to save Syrian refugees
Education
Individual
Livelihood
Shelter
Wellington kitchen serves up hope for refugees
Community
Livelihood
A women has made it her life’s work to help other Christians and all Americans love and welcome foreign refugees
Individual
Other
Refugee graduate gives back to her community through speech
Education
Individual
Gardening brings taste of home to refugee families in Chicago
Livelihood
NGO
Mostra fotografica #WithRefugees
Advocacy
Italian-IT
NGO
Refugees in Mexico: From humanitarian assistance to local integration
Advocacy
Government
Livelihood
NGO
New York Times bestselling authors launch worldwide "Read-In" for refugees
Civil Society
Shelter
Refugee Film Festival, celebrating the resilience and courage that people bring to Australia as refugees.
Advocacy
CSO
English-AU
Syrian refugee and artist offers art therapy classes to children in Jordan
Education
Psychological support
In the camp of Kwergosk in Northern Syria, a French artist is painting refugee's homes
Individual
Other
Award-winning Japanese Architect, Shigeru Ban, signs deal to design new homes for thousands of refugees in Kenya
Individual
Shelter
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
The solution Refugee Talent, the digital platform to connect skilled refugees with companies offering short and long term job opportunities
Corporate
Livelihood
A project in northern Kenya aims to make refugees self-reliant through farming, while helping them integrate with the local community
Corporate
Government
Livelihood
Tokyo University of Agriculture
Education
Educational Institution
Government
Italian mayor saves his village by welcoming refugees
Civil Society
Community
Education
Government
Individual
Livelihood
Other
Shelter
Helping Refugee Health Professionals in London
Government
Livelihood
NGO
A pilot project to avoid journeys on the boats in the Mediterranean
Community
Faith-based
Livelihood
NGO Education
Other
Shelter
Central Coordination Unit for Refugees (ZKF)
Government
Other
Shelter
Letters of Love - India
The Refugees United Soccer Academy
Advocacy
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Local Bangladeshis offer support to Rohingya refugees
Food
Individual
Shelter
Fishermen in Greece awarded humanitarian prize for efforts in helping refugees
Individual
Shelter
International Development Minister reaffirms UK support for refugees in Uganda
Government
British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife donate $1 million to help Syrian refugees.
Individual
Shelter
International Film Festival "Looks at the Refugees"
Civil Society
Educational Institution
Government
NGO
Eat Offbeat delivers authentic ethnic meals conceived and prepared by refugees in New York City
Corporate
Livelihood
Furniture, food and flour: Arizona groups work to help Syrian refugees
Individual
Livelihood
NGO
Porte aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
An Irish Photographer’s Images of Refugee Camps Win the Prix Pictet
Advocacy
Individual
Cine forum #ConLosRefugiados
Advocacy
Community
CSO
Government
NGO
Signing of collaboration agreement with Mexico City's Ministry of Labour
Community
Government
Livelihood
NGO
Other
New academy for immigrant and refugee students planned in Fayette
Education
Educational Institution
Arts Festival to celebrate the integration of refugees to the Costa Rican society.
Civil Society
NGO
Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees calls for ‘compassion, not punishment’
NGO
Star Wars' star Diego Luna encourages us to get involved and support refugees no matter where we are
Advocacy
Individual
Test 2 - A video post
Innovation transforms education for refugee students in Africa
Community
Education
Individual
NGO
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Point93, which helps people open online stores on Shopify, are donating their services free to refugees
Corporate
Livelihood
Second Home Members Help Refugees are hosting a very special Supper Club
Advocacy
Community
Livelihood
NGO
Syrian refugee women in Turkey start livelihood activities, together with Turkish women
Livelihood
NGO
Hiroshima University admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
Kinan Azmeh brings the magic of music to summer camp for refugee children
Code Your Future - Glasgow
Community
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Refugees have the right to work - why not employ them?
Community
Corporate
Livelihood
Other
Refugee Orchestra Project spreads a musical message of inclusion
Community
Individual
Livelihood
Other
Refugees Plus - About refugees' stories
Advocacy
CSO
Individual
Other
Workshop for Syrian Refugees' Access to Rights and Services
Advocacy
Civil Society
Education
Faith-based
Government
Health
Livelihood
Other
Shelter
iACT - Refugee-led Solutions
Education
Health
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Malaysian government begins pilot scheme to allow Rohingya refugees to work in agriculture and manufacturing sectors
Government
Livelihood
Bybi creates honey in Copenhagen while employing asylum-seekers and refugees
Livelihood
NGO
Italian family hosts six refugees in their home
Individual
Shelter
Tech leaders raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect refugee rights
Individuals
Livelihood
Shelter
Malone's refugees event raises money, awareness for refugees in small town Ohio.
Civil Society
Shelter
English Language Partners NZ helping migrants and refugees get into work
CSO
Livelihood
Korea Refugee Film Festival in Seoul
Advocacy
CSO
Individual
support
Mental health support is part of the George Brown's College program that helps survivors overcome hurdles, navigate the system and return to school
Education
Educational Institution
Local business helping refugees find their footing in West Michigan
Corporate
Livelihood
Porte aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Residents of Oinofyta Refugee Camp started a small business allowing them to support their livelihoods
Corporate
Livelihood
L’Université de Lille a mobilisé ses équipes pédagogiques et ses étudiants afin d’ouvrir un programme pour 80 étudiants réfugiés
Education
Educational Institution
Event at the National Assembly: Exhibition Launch
Advocacy
Community
Government
NGO
Entrepreneurship Fair #ConLosRefugiados
Advocacy
Community
Corporate
Livelihood
NGO
Round table on best practices for integration of refugees in Mexico City
CSO
Livelihood
NGO
Other
The Jamiya Project provides relevant and accessible higher education for Syrian refugees by reconnecting them with Syrian academics, European universities and the latest education technology
Education
Educational Institution
NGO
Entrepreneur fair for refugee start-ups
NGO
Kakuma Refugee Assistance Project
Livelihood
NGO
‘We Are Here’ – an independent art project for refugees in Pictures in Hong Kong
Advocacy
Individual
At West Fargo High School, Students Make Friends as They Learn Leadership Through Cultural Awareness
Education
Educational Institution
Refugee women in Morocco learn about business from local women
Community
Livelihood
NGO
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
The telemedicine company Doxy.me are providing their platform for refugees to use for free through a project called HealthPath
Corporate
Healthcare
One old minibus and 1,300 books: the mobile library for refugees in Greece
Education
Individual
Tackling gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the aid of UN Women
Education
Healthcare
NGO
University of Miyazaki admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
FIRSTS FLASHES - A group of Syrian teenagers are debuting their photography at the World Press Photo Exhibit
Corporate
CSO
Education
Individual
Other
Code Your Future - Manchester
When refugees contribute to empowerment and self-sufficiency
Advocacy
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Other
A new local integration model
CSO
Livelihood
Other
Social Enterprise
Finding refuge in a new career
Company
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Workshop for Syrian Refugees from Theory to Practice
Education
Government
Livelihood
Other
Shelter
MEZZE - A Syrian restaurant in Lisbon
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Sustainability for future Syrian generations - Syrian Economic Forum
Advocacy
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Residents of Songkhla extend a helping hand to the ethnic Rohingyas in the province
Food
Individual
Shelter
Home comforts: the Italian hotel giving refugees a chance to showcase their culinary skills
Corporate
Livelihood
MIT graduates launch app to connect refugees with translators
Education
Individuals
Livelihood
African asylum seekers and Israeli citizens create grass-roots organisation to assist and empower refugees and asylum seekers
Advocacy
Education
Legal services
NGO
Refugees connect with college students to turn their craft-making skills into commerce
Civil Society
Livelihood
Refugee entrepreneurs creating new jobs and helping to grow the Australian economy
CSO
Livelihood
International Film Festival "Looks at the Refugees"
Civil Society
Educational Institution
Government
NGO
From refugee camp, to Cornell, to a Rhodes Scholarship
Education
Individual
A woman createdthe Refugee Doll Project, to help parents and teachers explain to children what it means to be a refugee and end up in a new place
Education
Individual
Football Superstar and Former Refugee Dejan Lovren tells his story
Advocacy
Individual
Al Teatro Greco un incrocio di arti per la soldarieta
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Entrepreneurship Fair
Community
Livelihood
NGO
Family Day with Refugees
Advocacy
Community
CSO
Government
NGO
World Refugee Day Fair
Advocacy
Community
CSO
Government
Business School Beams Real-Time Lectures into Isolated Refugee Camp
Education
Educational Institution
Discover the story of a Canadian citizen who sponsored a Syrian family
Education
Individual
Livelihood
Other
Shelter
Agriculture for self-reliance
Livelihood
NGO
Twin Cities' Gardens of Eden Program Cultivates Community
Community
CSO
Livelihood
Other
Lancaster County in Pennsylvania takes in more refugees per capita than any other part of America and they’ve been doing it for centuries
Advocacy
Community
Education
Government
Livelihood
Shelter
In the Fall of 2015, Danby CEO, Jim Estill sponsored 58 Syrian families to come to Canada
Corporate
Livelihood
Shelter
Chinese schools offer primary education for urban refugees
Education
Educational Institution
Bread & Roses helps refugee women to flourish through employment
Corporate
Livelihood
UN Women supports training women Food Coop members in Cameroon
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Ritsumeikan University admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
She Matters - Empowering women refugees and migrants
Advocacy
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Peacebuilding Solutions - Changing the humanitarian system while supporting refugees and internally displaced people
Advocacy
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Thank you, Sheraton Dallas!
Company
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Prevention of Child Marriages and Domestic Violence
Advocacy
Civil Society
Education
Government
Health
inHERE - Higher education supporting refugees in Europe
Education
Educational Institute
University
Hundreds of locals defy government by bringing clothes and home-cooked meals to Rohingya refugees
Food
Individual
Students at Oxford University are launching an app in Germany to connect refugees with locals
Eduaction
Individual
Livelihood
Small charity advocates for and supports Syrian refugees in Mansfield
Eduaction
Livelihood
NGO
Hundreds illuminate Dodge Street to support refugees
Individuals
Shelter
Refugees overcome barriers with help from Utah group Women of the World
Civil Society
Shelter
A group of refugees who reached Australia by sea are building careers as lifeguards with the help of a new program under way in Victoria.
Livelihood
NGO
International Film Festival "Looks at the Refugees" and Migrarte Art Festival
Civil Society
Educational Institution
Government
NGO
8 Portraits of refugees that will help you understand the refugee experience
Advocacy
Individual
No one chooses to be a refugee': Manitoba refugees share stories, tackle misconceptions
Advocacy
Individual
Porte aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
L'Oltre Confine e nelle nostre mani
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Entrepreneurship Fair
Livelihood
NGO
Forum with University students on local integration of refugees in Panama
Advocacy
Eduaction
Livelihood
NGO
Photographer Jiro Ose travelled with UNICEF to Uganda to visit Bidi Bidi—the largest refugee camp in the world—and the fathers who've made the camp home with their children.
Advocacy
Individual
NGO
Chris Cornell donated a proceeds of his single “The Promise” to The International Rescue Committee
Individual
Other
International Film Festival "Looks at the Refugees"
Civil Society
Educational Institution
Government
NGO
UNHCR難民アスリート写真展
Advocacy
CSO
japanese-JP
The city of Belluno offered to refugee access to apartments and volunteer work opportunities
Commu
Government
Livelihood
Shelter
I'm Your Neighbor Uses Stories to Bring Together Neighbors
Advocacy
Individual
Comic artists draw out stories from resettled Syrian refugees
Advocacy
Community
Individual
A Japanese doctor gave free eye tests to 140,000 refugees
Healthcare
Individual
Lisbon opened its first Syrian restaurant where all the cooking is done by refugees
Community
Corporate
Livelihood
African refugees reinvigorating rural Mingoola in social experiment to boost ageing community
Community
Education
Livelihood
Shelter
Reading Refugees Support Group offering legal advice and practical support to refugees and asylum seekers
Community
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Shelter
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
WomenCraft - A new way of doing business in East Africa
Community
Company
Livelihood
Other
SCO
#INDEGOAFRICA - Indego Africa's Export Market Livelihood Program for Refugee Artisans
Education
Livelihood
NGO
LABOUR-INT: Building value for asylum-seekers and refugees adapting labour market instruments
Company
CSO
Livelihood
Other
LinkedIn Canada supports refugees seeking employment
Company
Livelihood
Other
Students in Newcastle show solidarity with refugees
CSO
Education
Livelihood
Other
Design for Peace
Livelihood
NGO
Protesters in Germany rally in support of Afghan refugees
Individual
Shelter
Adrian native helps Syrian refugees make money through their cooking
Individual
Livelihood
Activists post "Refugees Welcome Banner" On Statue of Liberty
Civil Society
Shelter
Jordan garment alliance supports Syrian refugees
Corporate
Livelihood
Syrian goalkeeper shares pro football skills with Nottinghamshire children
Individual
Other
振付演出家の南流石さんによるダンスワークショップ
Advocacy
CSO
japanese-JP
The World University Service of Canada club is sponsoring two refugee students to attend the University of Calgary for the 2017–18 academic year
Education
Educational Institution
Three 5th graders at a Wilsonville school signed up for an after school program called Change Makers and they decided to stand with refugees
Advocacy
Individuals
Porte aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Palazzo delle Aquile s'illumina per i rifugiati
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
La Fabrique Nomade valorise les compétences artisanales des réfugiés et des migrants
Education
French-FR
Livelihood
NGO
High Level Commemoration Event for World Refugee Day 2017
Civil Society
Community
Corporate
NGO
Other
World Refugee Day Conferences and Film festival
Advocacy
Education
Government
NGO
Starbucks plans to hire 2,500 refugees in Europe
Corporate
Livelihood
#AskASyrianGirl, a web series, follows a group of young women forced to flee their country
Advocacy
Corporate
Individual
Press Conference Global Trends 2016
Advocacy
Screening of WRD PSA in Seoul
Advocacy
CSO
Livelihood
"Discover the new online platform that creates opportunities for refugees in Mexico to rebuild their lives in their new home "
Advocacy
Livelihood
NGO
Friendship Across Cultures Brings Women Together
CSO
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Denmark’s biggest hospital laundry, MidtVask, trains and hires refugees
Corporate
Livelihood
University of the People Scholarships for Refugees
Education
Educational Institution
The Museum of English Rural Life is hosting an exhibition "Reading Through the Eyes of Young Refugees"
Advocacy
Educational Institution
University of the Ryūkyūs admitted Syrian refugees to graduate school
Education
Educational Institution
Government
Ashley Community Housing provides support and training for refugees
Education
Shelter
Social Enterprise Civil Society
The Social Studio - Professional development and opportunity for young members of the community who are most in need of a voice, mode of expression and agency
Company
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Techrefugee Global Summit 2017
Advocacy
Company
Livelihood
Other
Serving the needs of the Rohingya refugee population in Chicago
Advocacy
Education
Faith-based
Livelihood
NGO
Other
LinkedIn Sweden supports refugees seeking for employment
Company
Livelihood
Other
An artist helps refugees in Africa realise their talents in order to give them hope
Eduaction
Individual
Swiss students fight to improve university access for refugees
Eduaction
Individual
The Refugee Journalism Project supports exiled journalists to tell the refugee story first-hand in the British media
Eduaction
Livelihood
NGO
Mohammed al Krad offers boxing and wrestling classes to refugee children
Education
Individual
NGO
Lebanese man hosts hundreds of Syrian refugees on his one acre plot of land
Individual
Shelter
Syrian Refugee Souk held for Louisville families affected by war
Community
Education
Livelihood
European Movement International organises event in support of integrating refugees into the labour market
Livelihood
NGO
Seminar on Refugees and Migrants
Educational Institution
Government
The Mad Priest Coffee Roasters seeks to fulfil the growing demand for high-quality roasts while employing refugees in the Chattanooga area
Corporate
Livelihood
Syrian refugees sharpen skills in Algonquin College kitchen
Education
Educational Institution
Porte aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Palazzo Vecchio s'illumina per i rifugiati
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Action Emploi Réfugiés: une plate-forme virtuelle mettant en relation employeurs et réfugiés
French-FR
Livelihood
NGO
“Living Integration Seal" launching
Advocacy
CSO
Livelihood
NGO
Dinner at Shelter Hogar Luisa
Faith Based Organization
Shelter
Inauguration of World Refugee Day mural
Advocacy
Community
CSO
Government
Inflatable Refugee floating on Yarra River to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis
Advocacy
Individual
An IKEA store in Madrid is giving to refugees the opportunity to learn every aspect of working in IKEA
Corporate
Livelihood
Brazil’s refugees are bringing new tastes to the country’s cuisine
Civil Society
Livelihood
Explorateurs di Massimo Lovisco
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Lady Gaga received the MIAW Agent of Change Award for her support for refugees
Advocacy
Individual
Two Senators introduced “Dream Act” legislation that would grant permanent legal status to more than 1 million young people who arrived in the United States before they turned 18, passed security checks and met other criteria, including enrolling in college, joining the military or finding jobs. Immigrants must have lived in the United States for at least four years to apply
Advocacy
Education
Individual
Livelihood
Shelter
Children’s Authors Take On the Refugee Crisis
Advocacy
Individual
Austrian hotel offering jobs and training for refugees
Corporate
Livelihood
In Algeria, this refugee is building homes from recycled bottles
Individual
Shelter
The social entreprise Chaigaram empowers refugees by giving them access to employement
Corporate
Livelihood
UN Women sets up Women Cohesion Spaces with specialized services for women refugees in Niger
Healthcare
NGO
Shelter
Dortmund University support refugee students
Education
Educational Institution
The Consejo General de la Abogacía Espanola provides information, resources, guidance and training materials for legal practitioners
Advocacy
Civil Society
Education
South Sudanese community raises funds for South Sudan famine
Civil Society
Community
Livelihood
Other
Refuhelp - A digital solution to help refugees
Company
CSO
Education
Health
Livelihood
Student Action for Refugees at Reading University
Advocacy
Civil Society
Siemens' commitment to helping refugees with training and housing
Corporate
Livelihood
Other
Shelter
Far-Fetched Dinner'
Company
International Organisation
Livelihood
Other
Greek soccer hero helps refugees win battle against boredom
Eduaction
Individual
Daughter of Second World War refugees opens her London home to asylum-seekers
Individual
NGO
Shelter
42 year old Syrian refugee helps hundreds of families access clothes, food and medicine
Food
Individual
Shelter
Retired history teacher spends his free time helping refugees in Utah
Individual
Shelter
Mobile payments company Square released a film about local refugee business owner Yassin Terou
Corporate
Livelihood
Sciences Po Refugee Help assists asylum-seekers in France
Education
Educational Institution
Seminar "Voices of Refugees"
Educational Institution
Government
NGO
Porte aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
La mia citta senza confini
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Wintegreat soutient les réfugiés et les demandeurs d’asile dans leut insertion professionnelle
Education
French-FR
Livelihood
NGO
Lives on the Move Exhibition
CSO
Education
Educational Institution
Individuals
NGO
Health Fair
Healthcare
NGO
Tapestry couch tells stories about Sydney's refugees
Advocacy
Individual
Yemeni refugee children education project
Livelihood
NGO
Empowerment through employment: Georgia nonprofit 'capitalizes' on the creativity of women seeking refuge
Livelihood
NGO
Two Senators introduced “Dream Act” legislation that would grant permanent legal status to more than 1 million young people who arrived in the United States before they turned 18, passed security checks and met other criteria, including enrolling in college, joining the military or finding jobs. Immigrants must have lived in the United States for at least four years to apply
Advocacy
Education
Individual
Livelihood
Shelter
Historic Edinburgh school on which "Hogwarts' is designed opens doors to refugee children
Education
Educational Institution
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
In Maine, Ekhlas gives back to the community that gave her hope. Arriving in the US as a refugee, she is now teaching English as a volunteer.
Education
Individual
Chatterbox is a platform proposing online and in-person language tutoring delivered by refugees
Corporate
Education
Livelihood
Dublin City University offers 10 scholarship to refugees
Education
Educational Institution
UN Women supports training women bricklayers and mechanics in Nigeria
Education
Livelihood
NGO
The electronic rock band "Wednesday Call" is standing #WithRefugees
Advocacy
Individual
Exhibition "11 lives, 11 suitcases"
Advocacy
Civil Society
Education
Unlocking the entrepreneurial talent of refugees
Civil Society
Livelihood
Others
The American Dream High School Soccer Team
THRIVE – Towards Holistic Refugee Integration through Valuable Engagement
Advocacy
CSO
Livelihood
Shopping with dignity in LM Village
Livelihood
NGO
Other
Education for refugees and migrants: International network of universities, NGOs and non-profits founded
Advocacy
Civil Society
Education
NGO
Others
Heshima Kenya provides shelter, education and employment opportunities to empower female refugees
Eduaction
Livelihood
NGO
Shelter
A gay couple counters negative stereotypes by taking in 24 refugees
Individual
Shelter
Lebanese volunteer runs women’s resource centres for Syrian refugees in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
Education
Individual
Refugees from Muslim-majority nations find safe harbor in Lake County
Civil Society
Education
Livelihood
Shelter
Afghan Kabob owner welcomes Charlottesville refugees with first meal on-the-house
Individual
Shelter
This App Helps Refugees Get Bank Accounts by Giving Them a Digital Identity
Individual
Shelter
Newspaper launches a new campaign
Corporate
Creative classes build bridges between cultures, help refugee youth from Burma adjust to new lives
Educational Institution
Other
Noi e Loro? - Conosciamoci
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
UNHCR Global Trends
Advocacy
Italian-IT
NGO
Entrepreneurship Fair
Community
Educational Institution
Livelihood
NGO
FM4 Paso Libre makes sure that migrants and refugees are treated with dignity and justice
Civil Society
Education
Healthcare
Shelter
Iraqi refugee doctor helping to mentor other young migrants
Individual
This American citizen volunteers as a mentor for refugee families
Education
Individual
Livelihood
NGO
Summer academy helps refugee children adjust
Education
Educational Institution
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Refugee Assistance Program (RAP) facilitates resettlement of government-assisted refugees
Healthcare
NGO
Shelter
HUMANS, Mostra fotografica di Matteo Casilli
Advocacy
CSO
Individual
Startup Weekend Refugee
Corporate
Livelihood
NGO
Other
A Basket of Solutions
Advocacy
Corporate
Livelihood
NGO
Inhabirants of Dutch city successfully lobby to give refugees a permanent home
CSO
Individuals
Other
Shelter
The Refugeeks project
Corporate
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Tumaini cultural festival unites refugees and locals
Government
NGO
Cristiano Ronaldo meets Syrian boy tripped up by Hungarian camerawoman
Individual
An individual offers prayer mats to newly settled refugees to welcome them and their faith
Individual
Shelter
Refugees help refugees with new Wisconsin scholarship
Civil Society
Education
Individual
These Refugees Created their Own Aid Agency Within Their Resettlement Camp
CSO
Livelihood
Local groups offer employers support to hire Syrian refugees
Community
Livelihood
Pediatrician donates skills to children in syrian refugee camps in Lebanon
Healthcare
Individual
The Miry’s List to help moing refugee families to reach their essential needs
Individual
Shelter
A Porte Aperte
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Nomi, numeri, storie dei rifugiati ad Arezzo
Advocacy
Community
Italian-IT
Thot offre aux migrants et réfugiés sans diplôme la possibilité d'apprendre le français et d'envisager un projet professionnel
Education
Educational Institution
French-FR
Production and difusion of short documentaries directed by young refugees on social media
Advocacy
Community
Educational Institution
Government
NGO
Forum with University students on Central American Refugee Crisis
Advocacy
Educational Institution
SuraiTea Inc. creates job opportunities for refugees
Corporate
Livelihood
Panel discussion: Refugees and the Global Goals
Advocacy
CSO
English-AU
Bristol teacher helps refugees develop the tools to express themselves
Education
Individual
NGO
Carlos Andrés Gómez celebrates immigrants and refugees through poems
Advocacy
Individual
As their families work to rebuild their lives in a new country, Syrian refugee children living in the New London area will now be able to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading stories from home
Community
CSO
Education
Educational Institution
Other
Top UK university offers scholarships for refugees and asylum seekers
Eduaction
University
Refugee Food Festival; when restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs
Livelihood
NGO
Techfugees empower displaced people with technology
Corporate
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Private Sponsorship Program supporting refugees
Government
NGO
Other
Shelter
South African New-Yorker is helping refugees learn to cook and find employment
Corporate
Education
Individual
Livelihood
The Welcome Project trains our refugees in restaurant and store management while bringing new life
Corporate
Livelihood
Children's Festival
Civil Society
Community
Education
Other
The Base Project - Empowering local communities
Community
Education
Livelihood
NGO
Other
12,000 Icelanders open their homes to refugees
Individual
Shelter
Shopping with dignity in Filippiada
Livelihood
NGO
Other
The Open Learning Initiative (OLIve) - Free academic courses in Budapest
Education
Government
Eritrean referee helps refugees through football
Health
Individual
Other