Refugee athletes from Kenya compete at world under-20s athletics championship in Finland
Refugee runners, originally from South Sudan, travelled to Tampere, Finland, to compete against young elite athletes from nearly 100 nations.
New study reveals private sector investment opportunities, that build self-reliance and empower refugees in Kakuma Camp, Kenya
“We need to change the mindset that refugees are sitting at the camp, doing nothing but receiving assistance. Many of them are, in fact, running businesses and creating jobs for others.”
Thousands flee into Kenya to escape Ethiopia violence
An estimated 9,600 Ethiopian asylum seekers fled into Moyale in northern Kenya following internal violence.
Nearly 10,000 Ethiopians seek asylum in Moyale, Kenya following violence back home
“I was really scared, so I decided to cross the border with my family to Kenya for safety”
Popular South African actress and model Nomzamo Mbatha visits Kenya in support of refugees
“I believe making a personal connection is key to fully championing the plight of refugees. I have to speak and take action not just from a place of understanding, but of experience as well.”
University for refugees and Kenyans set to open in Kakuma, northern Kenya.
It is against this background that UNHCR and partners hope to increase enrolment of refugees in higher education from the current one percent 1% access in the local area.
Rwandan refugee and recipient of German education scholarship, DAFI, gives back
Over 530 refugee students have benefited from the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative, known as DAFI scholarship since it started in 1992.
Refugee athlete shares message of peace in South Korea
Refugee Olympic Team athlete Pur Biel, who fled South Sudan, has spoken about the importance of peace ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
UN Refugee Chief appeals for aid and peace for South Sudan crisis
Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018.