“Beyond the Raging Sea” premieres at Gouna Film Festival
Beyond the Raging Sea tells the harrowing story of two Egyptian adventurers, Omar Samra and Omar Nour as they took on the world’s toughest row across the Atlantic.
Refugees in Egypt pitch in to fight plastic pollution in the Nile
Working alongside locals, refugees from five countries help remove tonnes of plastic waste from Cairo’s shores while building links to the local community.
Syrian director unites refugees and locals through drama
Theatre director Bassem uses acting classes to offer safe space for young refugees and locals in Alexandria, building their self-confidence and a sense of community.
UNHCR launched a major campaign to spread awareness about the dangers of crossing the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea from Africa to war-stricken Yemen and highlighting the horrendous conditions and rising risks in Yemen.
More than 117,000 refugees and migrants arrived in Yemen in 2016.