Stories
French couple welcome LGBT activist from Mali
Armand and Christophe decided to welcome a refugee after seeing the shocking image of Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi who drowned off Turkey.
Afghan couple are like second parents to French hosts' toddler
Anaïs and Vincent, with their baby son César, left Paris for a new life in the country. There, they found they had room to take in a refugee couple.
Christian couple provide haven of calm for young Muslim
Annick and Hubert Verger say their lives have been enriched by the presence of their Sudanese guest.
Ukrainian worker pedals out of war zone
Vasily Zubko wanted desperately to stay in his beloved steppe country, but when conflict reached his doorstep he set off on his bike.
Returning residents breathe new life into Libyan ghost town
After abandoning their village during the 2011 civil conflict, 500 families have returned to Gwalish and set about rebuilding their homes and the local school.
Congolese children forced into cheap labour as displacement crisis worsens
People fleeing violence in Tanganyika province are finding it hard to survive, and the burden is falling on children. Instead of going to school, many work to support their families.
Refugee families team up to open restaurant in Belarus
A Syrian chef and a Georgian restaurant owner believe their new partnership has all the ingredients of success.
Syrian refugee challenges traditions in community leader role
In a position traditionally occupied by men, Alya draws on her upbringing to provide leadership and guidance to Syrian refugee community in Lebanon.
Poorest Syrian refugees facing ruin due to underfunding
Without urgent injection of US$116 million, UNHCR will be forced to suspend cash aid to 87,000 vulnerable Syrian families in the region from June.