Stories

Quadruplets a joyous handful for Syrian refugee mother

Walaa was shocked to learn she was expecting four daughters, but despite struggling to meet their needs she draws strength from her little 'miracles'.

13 May 2018

Project to recycle dinghies keeps refugees' hopes afloat in Germany

Refugees in Germany are transforming discarded lifeboats into designer bags.

11 May 2018

Refugee camp in Malawi gets banking services

A local bank has opened a branch with full services inside Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi bringing much needed services to its residents

10 May 2018

Refugee children find voice in Romania's inclusive choirs

A project to bring children together through song is extended to include refugees.

9 May 2018

Kindergarten becomes Morocco's first refugee cooperative

After Morocco allowed refugees to start cooperatives, a group of Yemeni friends opened a kindergarten for refugee and local children.

7 May 2018

Trailblazing health scheme benefits refugees in Iran

The Islamic Republic is one of the few countries to provide medical insurance for refugees on the same basis as its own citizens.

4 May 2018

Hoping for peace at home, Nigerians instead find violence

Some refugees returning spontaneously from Cameroon suffer Boko Haram atrocities, highlighting perils for hundreds forced to go home.

3 May 2018

Orphaned Rohingya refugee sisters face daunting future

Their parents were likely killed in Myanmar, and now 17-year-old Mabia and her three younger sisters must start over in Bangladesh.

3 May 2018

Shelling forces Ukrainian family to move from house to house

Mother of three Marina Baban has been bombed out twice as conflict rages in the disputed Donetsk region.

29 Apr 2018