First Pizzeria run by refugees opens in Serbia
While 3000 participants meet in Geneva for the first Global Refugee Forum to pledge measure to enhance the local integration of refugees, here in Serbia, we can already enjoy some of its results, disguised as the most delicious pizza. Recently a business staffed...
Peer Trainers to improve the safety and security of unaccompanied refugee children
“I liked the idea from the moment they told us the issues we would learn about,” says Mustafa *one of eight young men, all asylum seekers in various municipalities of Serbia, who now hold certificates as peer trainers on a range of complex yet pertinent topics. “Back...
Smart moves and true love bring Syrian refugee success in Serbia
Mawaheb Seraj, a refugee from Syria, used his head and followed his heart to find a new life in Serbia. Never unemployed throughout his long journey, he has secured a good job in a global company. He has married a Serbian artist, the woman of his dreams. And the cat...
Afghan youth pursues his design dream at college in Belgrade
Sami Rasuli aimed for Italy but Serbia is giving him the practical grounding he needs for a career in fashion From an early age, Sami Rasuli knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. “I watched movies and fashion shows and I loved all that,” he says. Now the...
Belgrade school puts young refugees on track for success
Firash and Asadi were trying to reach Western Europe but it is Serbia that has enabled them to finish school Firash and Asadi* are taking their school leavers’ exams. “It’s a bit stressful, yeah, but that’s normal,” says Firash. “It’s good,” says Asadi. “I will get...
Legends of Pirates
Shezad K. is 16. He fled Afghanistan two years ago. Back home, he witnessed his family perish before his eyes, and after many years of struggling on his own in the unsafe streets of his hometown, had to flee to seek international protection. On arrival to Serbia,...
Football And Homework – Steps To Making Friends
Before arriving in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2017, Zaman had never step foot in a school. “My family lived in a rural area,” says Zaman. “I grew up working in the field and when the conflict intensified, my parents insisted that I, at least, should try make it out.” Having...
Building Bridges Through Music
“The language of music is universal. Using it, the children benefit from all the positive aspects of music: their artistic side comes out, they learn to concentrate, discipline and memory improve and their self- esteem rises as they realize they are good at it. They...
It’s Time To Make Education A Priority
Limited access to education magnifies the challenges of life in exile – finding work, staying healthy, holding on to dignity and hope. It also limits the potential of refugee women and girls to rebuild their lives, protect themselves against abuse and take a lead in...