UNHCR Kicks-off World Refugee Day Activities with a Debate on Refugee Contribution to the Local Economy
NAIROBI, Kenya – As the world prepares to mark World Refugee Day on 20 June 2017, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR Kenya has started hosting events and activities. World Refugee Day is an opportunity to remember that there are over 65 million refugees and displaced persons around the world, who are […]
Somali refugee uses his artistic skills to earn a living
“Art feeds me. This is my hobby, it is my life. I have nothing else.”
The FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR Launch Campaign in Support of Refugee Children
“The love of sport brings people together in a unique way. The passion and acceptance that comes from playing and supporting teams can dissolve differences. I hope this strengthened relationship with the FC Barcelona Foundation, will pave the way for a significant improvement of the lives of millions of refugee children and bring communities together,” said Grandi.
Solar Energy Boosts Learning in Refugee Camp
‘The learners feel safe to come to study at night. Without this project, it would be impossible for this to happen’
Church Charity Group Donates to Flood Victims
UNHCR estimates that nearly US$40,000 worth of assistance is needed to deal with the effects of the flooding.
Refugee Teacher Scales Heights to Global Stage
“One of my students went on to Princeton, one of the top Ivy League schools in the US, for his undergraduate degree, then to Germany where he completed his postgraduate degree. He is now pursuing his doctorate.”
Ethiopian Athlete From Kakuma Refugee Camp Finds Hope in Running
“Running is my passion, it is something I really love to do and it is a way of life to me. It gives me hope and hope is life.”
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
“Being gay is not a challenge. I was born like that. I left my family in my home country and created a new family with the LGBTI community here”
Heavy Floods Hit Dadaab Refugee Camp
In the long term, UNHCR intends to construct dykes across flooding areas to prevent water from reaching the camps.