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Verification helps refugees eye the future
One enterprising woman believes the Ugandan government initiative will help the women's businesses she plans to launch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.