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Video: In My Shoes

By On November 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Former refugees bring special insight to their work for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Sudan.

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Ahmid Ag Rali - UNHCR Mali

“I have always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.”

By On November 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

When Malian families started streaming through his village in northern Burkina Faso earlier this year, Ahmid Ag Rali quit his job and joined UNHCR.

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Ojulu Jodo - South Sudan - Jamam Camp - UNHCR

UNHCR’s South Sudanese staff go the extra mile to help refugees

By On October 18, 2012 · 3 Comments

Did you know that many of UNHCR’s staff are refugees themselves? In South Sudan, these 4 staff members share their stories and why they feel obligated to help.

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We just had to leave

By On July 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Re-posted with permission from UNHCR South Sudan diaries

by Pumla Rulashe in Dore camp, Upper Nile state

Banat Umar is relieved that tonight, she and her family of six will, for the first time in weeks, have a place to call their own—a tent in Doro refugee settlement. Her youngest child is just [...]

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Save80 Food

Save80 Cookstoves: A hands-on trial

By On May 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment

USA for UNHCR employee Caitlin was treated to a meal prepared using a fuel-efficient cookstove, which aims to save time and back-breaking work for refugee women. Find out how she rated the food…

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Photo Friday: UNHCR Assistance in Pakistan

By On March 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Photos: Thousands of families from the Khyber region in Pakistan have been arriving at the to the Jalozai camp this month.

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We Did it!

By On December 26, 2011 · 2 Comments

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the many people who opened their hearts and made the choice to help save the lives of refugees around the world. Here is a small token of our appreciation.

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