Warmth and kindness in the Canadian wilderness
The Arafat family were terrified when they fled their home in Syria. Now they are finding new hope and happiness in a Canadian mountain community. By Leyland Cecco and Annie Sakkab in Whitehorse, Canada From a bay window, the elder Arafat children, along with their...
Why donate to UNHCR? The Impact of Giving to the UN Refugee Agency
Answering frequently asked questions about how donations help refugees and their families. Refugees and internally displaced people who are fleeing their homes are supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). UNHCR, also known as the UN...
Three Refugee Olympic athletes bound for Canada to pursue their postsecondary education after Tokyo Games
CANADA, 24 JULY 2021 – Three athletes from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team, Rose Nathike Likonyen, Paulo Amotun Lokoro and James Nyang Chiengjiek have been offered admission to Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario for the 2021-2022...