Millions of Congolese families lose homes in conflict
Displaced by ongoing attacks in conflict zones such as the DRC’s Ituri and North Kivu provinces, many families now live in makeshift shelters or temporary accommodation. For those displaced by unrelenting conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) the...
UNHCR cash provides lifeline for Yemeni war displaced
SANA’A, Yemen – Hassan Naser was uprooted by war from his home in Aden three years ago and now lives with relatives in Sana’a with his wife and four children. Walking with the aid of a stick, he managed to collect cash assistance from a bank in the Yemeni capital,...
Canadian indie-rock group Arkells headline hometown rally for refugees
By Lauren La Rose Arkells will be rocking their hometown of Hamilton as the award-winning Canadian group headline a concert to raise funds and awareness for a cause close to their hearts: supporting refugees. The critically acclaimed rockers will be headlining The...