How improved water access is changing lives in Bangladesh
After arriving in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees found themselves living in crowded areas, coping with strained sanitation infrastructure and water supplies.
Surviving devastation: The aftermath of Cyclones Idai and Kenneth
On March 14, 2019, Cyclone Idai’s landfall in Mozambique wreaked havoc with strong winds and flood waters covering more than 3,000 square kilometres.
Syrian chef savours new role in Paramount kitchen
From working in catering as a teen to launching his own restaurant as an adult, Nabil Maati’s passion for the kitchen has never waned—even when forces beyond his control threatened to curtail the Syrian chef’s career.
Thousands are fleeing mass gang violence in the North of Central America
Violence in the North of Central America region, which includes the countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, has reached a crisis point.
UNHCR partner’s project is stitching new lives in Bangladesh
Since the project started, hundreds of women in Bangladesh have benefitted. Women in the program receive training, followed by on-the-job experience.
Humanitarians of Canada: 16-year-old gives a gift from the heart
Meet Montreal’s Daphnée Gagnon-Beaule, the 16-year-old humanitarian raising funds for refugees—and hoping to change the world
Harry Leslie Smith’s son follows in his footsteps
John Smith is determined to carry on Harry Leslie Smith’s legacy of advocating for refugees In a previous story, UNHCR Canada wrote about Harry Leslie Smith, the 95-year-old social justice activist who was travelling ...
From refugee to Rhodes scholar
Drawing on her past, a young Manitoban, former refugee and now Rhodes scholar is changing future conversations about refugees in Canada
Helping through hardship: Rebuilding lives in Yemen
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Ayman’s longstanding commitment to refugee service
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.