UNHCR’s Scholarship Program paves way towards a brighter future for a young Afghan woman
young Afghan woman born and educated in Iran, she repatriated 3 years ago, taking with her the knowledge and skills she acquired, to work and help reconstruct her homeland.
Refugees health insurance uplifting life quality of chronic patients
It is hard to watch your child suffer from an illness; it is heartbreaking not being able to afford taking her to a doctor. Last winter, 16-year-old Morsal experienced severe infection after a series of untreated influenza. Six months later she lost her kidney. “We...
Unprecedented health insurance for refugees in Iran saves their lives
The new health insurance scheme saves Afghan refugee family that suffered severe burns after a house fire.
For refugees in Iran, health plan brings care and comfort
Up to one million refugees in Iran gain state healthcare coverage known as Salamat Health Insurance under an unprecedented programme that began last month.
Young Afghans weigh their future
Sonita was born and raised in Iran. Zia arrived at age six. Meet two Afghan refugees intent on rebuilding their ancestral homeland.