Stories
Verification helps refugees eye the future
One enterprising woman believes the Ugandan government initiative will help the women's businesses she plans to launch.
Burundian mother stands out in male-dominated carpentry class in Tanzania
Unable to afford her own furniture, Burundian refugee decides to take up carpentry classes and excels at it.
Life is a daily battle for families in Ukraine conflict zone
Ever-present danger of shelling and landmines makes it difficult to collect benefits, buy food or look for work.
Revolutionary housing project brings Dutch youth together with refugees
Startblok gives refugees a chance to meet people from around the world and feel at home.
Rohingya traders cater to all needs in Bangladesh settlement
Enterprising refugees who fled violence in Myanmar have set up shop again, offering everything from haircuts to live chickens.
Pensioners caught up in Ukraine conflict struggle to survive
Shelling, landmines and long queues are among the hazards facing elderly residents as they try to collect their pensions.
Istanbul's Arabic library for bookish Syrians
Syrian refugee Nada struggled to find books in Arabic when she came to Turkey, so she set up a library that offers other refugees an affordable way to read.
Afghan lost boys provide a bridge in Crete between nations
Ali Sher Kashimi arrived in Greece as a young boy. Now, he helps other asylum seekers by interpreting for them.
Hundreds line up for start of Ugandan refugee verification
Officials and volunteers race against time to mobilize resources and staff for the launch of the vast nationwide exercise.