New SSAR Support Platform refocuses international attention on displaced Afghans
Forty years since the start of the conflict in Afghanistan, finding solutions for the millions of Afghans who remain displaced is key to the country and the region’s collective future.
Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers
An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented.
Music helps blind Afghan refugee dream, one note at a time
With the help of her community in Iran, Maryam overcame the challenges of living with a disability and found inner peace, strength, and independence through her music.
Afghan entrepreneur helps refugees and Iranians alike
After her husband died, Afghan refugee Zeynab Shaban set up a successful business making hospital gowns that helps refugee and Iranian employees alike.
For refugees in need of medical care, Iran health-care programme is a lifesaver
The Islamic Republic of Iran is one of only a few countries to provide comprehensive medical insurance for refugees on the same basis as its own citizens.
Changing children’s lives through specialized surgery
Chain of Hope (Zanjireh Omid) international charity was established in 2007 and offers quality medical services and support to underprivileged and vulnerable children with cardiac, orthopedic and reconstructive conditions regardless of religion, race and nationality....