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We take special care to bring you the latest refugee news and stories of the men, women and children we help each day.
In northern Mozambique, people flee new attacks while others return home
Amidst renewed violence and displacement, more funding is urgently needed to improve conditions for those forced to flee, and for those returning home.
Syrian refugees face waning support and hope after 13 years
Zuhur is among more than 5 million Syrians still living as refugees 13 years into the crisis, but Lebanon’s economic turmoil and decreased humanitarian support have pushed her and others to the brink.
Refugee advocate develops app to help protect people in Afghanistan
Sara Wahedi combined her tech skills with her activism to create a digital app that warns users in Afghanistan about potential threats to their safety.
My journey from playing football in Afghanistan to founding ‘Girl Power’
I used my love of sports to inspire young Afghan girls to dream big. Now, the organization I started is providing opportunities to refugee women and girls all over the world.
Microcredit helps Ukrainian refugees start businesses in Georgia
A programme that provides business mentoring and micro-finance to Ukrainian entrepreneurs is helping them support themselves and other refugees.
Twice displaced by war in Ukraine, but refusing to give up
Yana Liubymova uses her experience of displacement to support and advocate for other Ukrainians forced to flee.
Relief for stateless South African man after 25 year-wait for a birth certificate
Years after Tebogo Khoza was refused an ID document, a high court judgement has restored his rights and offered hope to millions of other undocumented South Africans.
Young couple’s love endures war in Sudan and escape to Ethiopia
Mussa and Jamila had big plans for their wedding day but conflict in Sudan shattered their dreams. They fled to Ethiopia where they are now rebuilding their lives.
Community radio fosters refugee inclusion in Malawi
Young refugees and Malawians are working closely together at Yetu radio station to produce programmes that challenge misconceptions.
Thousands of Sudanese fleeing violence cross into Ethiopia
As the conflict in Sudan escalates, Ethiopia continues to absorb refugees, with limited resources.
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