Mahat describes his journey to safety, the tragedy that forced him to flee Somalia, and the harrowing conditions he endured in Libya before being rescued at sea.
Watch: Dog trainer from Syria rebuilds his life in Malta
Apart from the pleasure of working with man's best friend, Nawras's job as a dog trainer is an important part of his new life in Malta. A life of safety, hope and independence.
Caring for others, building a future for themselves
A free training course in carework has given refugee and migrant women the opportunity to gain a useful qualification, and the prospect of a more independent future.
UNHCR’s overall objective in Malta is to advocate for access to protection on appropriate terms, and promote durable solutions for all persons of concern.
• Monitoring access to protection & advocating for a protection sensitive asylum system
• Strengthening government/ partner agencies’ capacity & improving the availability of durable solutions