Up until a few weeks ago, Mohammed Hakmi was one of the world’s 25 million refugees looking for a solution. Then, the Syrian software developer was given a life-changing opportunity.
Refugee runners, eyeing Tokyo 2020, win Geneva road race
Refugee athletes emerged victorious in a 10 kilometre road race in Geneva on Saturday, finishing first, second, fourth and fifth in another step towards consideration for next year’s Tokyo 2020
UNHCR witnessed the highest levels of displacement on record
We are now witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from home. Among them are nearly 25.4 million
Kindergarten becomes Morocco’s first refugee cooperative
It is home to the country’s first refugee cooperative, a kindergarten called “Hope”, run by a group of refugees from Yemen’s three-year war. Inside, Moroccan and Yemeni children play in
Soap making offers fresh start to grieving Syrian refugee
“My story starts with 20 dinars (US$28) and a can of olive oil,” says 42-year-old Najwa, describing how one simple act of kindness helped her overcome personal tragedy and regain
