Stories
The latest stories from UNHCR.
Photo: © UNHCR/Roland Schonbauer
We take special care to bring you the latest refugee news and stories of the men, women and children we help each day.
New shelter eases monsoon threat for young Rohingya family
After fleeing to the world’s largest refugee settlement, young Rohingya parents lived in fear of monsoon weather before moving to new home on stilts.
Barobi Family Makeover: New home offers new hope for Congolese family
American reality TV series, HGTV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” helps a community build a dream home so a family can build its future.
“Left Behind:” The importance of remembering refugee stories during Black History Month
Advocates and refugees share why newcomers from Africa should be celebrated for overcoming obstacles and bringing culture and prosperity to Canada.
Young Leadership Program: Mobilizing Canadian youth in advocacy
This past year saw the success of a collaborative initiative between Culture Link in Toronto and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Launched on World Refugee Day, June 20th 2019, the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) is an educational initiative targeted at persons aged 18-24.
Toronto refugee shelter provides safety and opportunity for newcomers
In the midst of a city-wide housing crisis, a local shelter helps newcomers find a stable beginning. Two refugees from Uganada share their stories.
Ethiopian refugees in Kenya make an emotional return home
Supported by UNHCR and the Governments of Ethiopia and Kenya, 76 Ethiopian refugees returned home voluntarily this week from Kakuma refugee camp
Refugee voices: Inspiring stories of young refugees in Canada
UNHCR Canada partnered with Youth Ottawa on a storytelling initiative supporting youth engagement. Three refugee youth shared their stories of resettling in Canada.
Helping refugees find jobs that match their skills and experience through mentorship
Last year, UNHCR, Jumpstart and TRIEC organized an event that took a closer look at mentorship and allowed participants to share their own stories.
World must act and deliver for Afghan refugees, says UN chief
The world must step up and do more for Afghan refugees, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said , calling for greater solidarity and support.
Afghan teen aspires to help her country heal
Forty years of conflict have trapped millions of Afghans in exile, but Nadia yearns to go home – when peace returns, and once she has the medical skills to care for her people.
Donate Today
Please help refugee families in need.