Stories
A refugee and advocate reflects on being a Black woman in the US
After fleeing conflict in Liberia as a child, Lourena Gboeah describes during Black History Month how she now draws on her own experiences in her career as a leading refugee advocate.
Afghan refugee removes obstacles barring kids with disabilities from school
In Pakistan, Jamil provides wheelchairs to get refugees with disabilities into the classroom and give them a shot at a future.
Communities in Niger adapt to displacement and a changing climate
In a region hit by rising displacement and temperatures, one town in northern Niger is harnessing the cooperation of local and displaced communities to find solutions.
Displaced families in crisis-hit Myanmar struggle for survival
Some 440,000 people forced from their homes inside the country since February 2021 have sought refuge wherever they can, often fleeing again and again.
Cameroonian refugees help bust COVID-19 myths in Nigeria
Refugee volunteers in Nigeria's Cross River State use verified information and their links to the community to combat dangerous misinformation about the virus and its vaccines.
Scholarships in Italy allow refugees to dream again
Refugees able to pursue their dreams of higher education through the University Corridors programme return to their communities equipped with skills and knowledge.
Schoolteachers in Honduras face threats inside the classroom and out
Honduran teachers are being disproportionately affected by the country's gang violence.
Cameroonian refugees in Chad seek means of self-support
Unable to return home after fleeing violent clashes last month, thousands of Cameroonian refugees require assistance while many are eager to provide for themselves.
Crisis-hit families struggle as winter arrives in Lebanon
Devastating impact of economic crisis leaves Lebanese and Syrian families struggling to stay warm and stave off hunger as cold weather grips Lebanon.