UNHCR Launches Winter Assistance Programme for Refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has launched the winter assistance programme for 151,130 vulnerable refugees in Egypt this week, of whom at least 18 per cent are children under 18. The unconditional cash assistance of a minimum of EGP 600 per person is an additional grant disbursed to refugees assessed to […]
Life-saving Operation for Syrian Newborn Amid Funding Shortfall
At first sight, 11-months-old Nour* looks like any other baby girl. Her black hair frames her round face and her curious almond-shaped eyes explore her surroundings as she nestles in her father’s arms. But unlike other newborns her age, Nour has already fought her first battle, and won.
From IDP Camp to Egypt’s Top Universities: a DAFI Scholar’s Journey
Forced to flee his home not once, but twice has not stopped a South Sudanese refugee from pursuing higher education in Egypt.
Football Tournament Brings Refugees and Host Community Together
Refugee and host community youth participate in football championship to build on shared interests and foster coexistence
Refugee Youth Graduate from UNHCR’s Technical and Vocational Training Programme
Courses in the fields of culinary arts, tailoring, car and electrical maintenance were developed to help create opportunities for refugee youth to become self-sufficient and learn new skills.
Refugee Children Find Sanctuary in Art as They Build Imagined Cities
UNHCR’s Partner Caritas organizes a colour activity for refugee children and youth to build their own cities.
Al Amrikiyya Area – A Story of Two Worlds Coming Together
At Al-Amrikiyya, a diverse community has come to form the core of its social fabric.
UNHCR donates medical equipment to Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Egypt, has successfully concluded the donation of USD 1.4 million worth of medical equipment to 19 public hospitals in Egypt.
UNHCR Egypt and Bibliotheca Alexandrina renew their cooperation
UNHCR Egypt and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina have been working together to include refugees and asylum-seekers in several activities side by side with Egyptians.