In a world filled with challenges—inequality, global warming, injustice—we all carry our baggage. But where some feel a burden, others discover their strength and find inspiration to take action. © UNV
On this International Volunteer Day, we at UNHCR Cyprus extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who volunteer their time and skills in assisting refugees and asylum-seekers across the island. These include non-governmental and civil society organisations; charities; community-led groups; associations and dedicated individuals. Their kindness and commitment ensure that many refugees and asylum-seekers, including vulnerable persons are assisted. They play a pivotal role in alleviating multi-faceted challenges, from ensuring access to food and dignified shelter, to providing psychosocial support. It is with the commitment of all these volunteers that the lives of so many refugees and asylum-seekers are improved every day.
A special *Thank You* goes out to our refugee volunteers who have chosen to be part of the UNHCR Refugee Outreach Volunteer Programme. Since 2018, these exceptional individuals have played a crucial role as supporting members of the refugee communities in Cyprus, and UNHCR’s advocacy work. Inspired by the kindness and assistance they received from NGOs and volunteers during their own challenging times, our refugee volunteers selflessly extend their help to others in need.
Thank you all for your continued commitment to helping others.
Rehab is a mother, an aspiring lawyer and an outreach volunteer with UNHCR in Pafos:
Rehab Al Habrat, 37, from Damascus, Syria, has lived in Cyprus for 18 years with her four children, all born in Cyprus. © UNHCR Cyprus/Sebastian Rich
Widad is a Palestinian refugee, mother of three and medical laboratory scientist. She is one of our outreach volunteers in Larnaca:
As a refugee herself who has experienced the fear of war, Widad believes there’s no other choice than building peaceful and inclusive societies. © UNHCR Cyprus/Sebastian Rich
Priscillia is a mother of four from Cameroon and has been a volunteer with UNHCR, including during the coronavirus pandemic, supporting the Francophone refugee community:
Priscillia is a multi-lingual UNHCR Cyprus refugee volunteer and mother of four from Cameroon.
Lama is a scientist and a mother from Syria and one of our outreach volunteers in Nicosia:
Lama Swas fled the heavy fighting in Syria and became a refugee in Cyprus. © UNHCR Cyprus/Sebastian Rich
Nawar is a father and business owner from Syria and has been one of our outreach volunteers:
Nawar takes a break from a busy day to tell us about his family and the outreach work he is doing with the Syrian community in Pafos. © UNHCR Cyprus
Divine is a lawyer and a father of two from Cameroon and is currently one of our outreach volunteers:
Farhia is a nurse and a mother of two from Somalia and has been one of our outreach volunteers:
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