From refugees to healthcare heroes: how Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is transforming lives
Through innovative programs like the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is providing a lifeline to skilled refugees, while addressing crucial labour shortages at the same time By Soo-Jung Kim in Ottawa, Canada “Beginning from my academic journey, I was...
Sport inspires in Kenya’s ‘cradle of Refugee Olympic Team’
Young refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma camp are harnessing the power of sports to inspire and provide hope By Charity Nzomo in Kakuma, Kenya On a recent afternoon in the outdoor sports complex at Kakuma refugee camp in northwest Kenya, Saido Omar commanded the basketball...
Uganda’s welcome allows Congolese refugees to thrive
Despite record numbers of refugees and limited resources, Uganda’s progressive policy means refugees become part of social and economic life, with benefits for all By Moulid Hujale in Rwamwanja refugee settlement, Uganda On a recent Saturday morning, as the sun...