About 40 years ago, my parents and their relatives were stuck in refugee camps after they were forced to flee their homes in Vietnam. They faced a dangerous and uncertain future, running from one camp to another, not knowing where life would take them next. And yet,...
This is an excerpt from UNHCR’s recently released report: Innovation at UNHCR 2014. This report highlights and showcases some of the innovative approaches the organization is taking to address complex refugee challenges. The word “engagement” can be a bit...
Bracing myself for the long haul 17-hour flight to San Francisco from Beirut, I finally have a moment of pause to reflect on the magnitude of the Syria crisis. More than 4 million refugees have fled the conflict in Syria to neighboring countries. That includes 1.2...
Resettlement to a third country is seen as one of the promising durable solutions for protracted refugees. This option is also the most popular among refugees since it gives them an opportunity to start a new life with the right to work and the opportunity to...
It seems like everyday I see a new “Open Innovation Challenge” being launched with a call for the most creative minds to come together and share their brilliant solutions. The open innovation challenge model has been widely adopted across the private...
Conferences. Some say that if you’ve been to one, you’ve been to them all. You know the scene: name-tagged professionals moving from panel to panel, ruminating on really important issues during coffee breaks, and of course, performing the beloved business card swap...
