Refugee News & Stories
A journey through technology, resilience and advocacy
We spoke with Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley, an information technology pioneer, businesswoman and philanthropist.
Moments from Ethiopia by Magnum photographer
Lindokuhle Sobekwa is a South African photographer whose work is featured in a new collection of UNIQLO’s PEACE FOR ALL campaign.
Counselling offers Afghan women a safe space to share their mental health struggles
Increasing restrictions on women and girls, a worsening economy, and decades of conflict have contributed to a mental health crisis that is particularly impacting women.
In Burkina Faso, the ‘Mother of the Sahel’ brings education and hope to forcibly displaced children
As conflict forced thousands of children to flee to the safety of her hometown, Maimouna Ba rallied the community to provide support and education.
Young Sudanese volunteer honoured for her selfless work supporting refugees in Egypt
Nada Fadol runs a youth-led community centre in Alexandria where forcibly displaced people receive free health-care services and skills training.
From adversity to achievement: Batool’s journey through education and the DAFI scholarship
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is empowering refugees like Batool by funding 80 scholarships through UNHCR’s DAFI Programme, enabling them to continue their education and achieve their potential.