Kizito was born in Somalia and arranged for his family to find safety in Tanzania during the civil war in the 1990s. After years apart, Kizito was reunited with his family and gained Tanzanian citizenship with UNHCR’s help.
When Malian families started streaming through his village in northern Burkina Faso earlier this year, Ahmid Ag Rali quit his job and joined UNHCR.
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.
Video: Supermodel Alek Wek visits Yusuf Batil refugee camp and realizes first-hand the urgent need for international support for refugees in South Sudan.
DOLLO ADO, Ethiopia, July 5 (UNHCR) – A year after the onset of the Somalia famine, Aden Yusef Kabey can laugh at the pain he endured. He has regained the body weight he lost over the past year. He can walk, eat and sleep.
“I’ve come back from the dead,” says the 22-year-old. “Now I want to [...]
Photo: Supermodel and refugee advocate Alek Wek helps South Sudan celebrate 1 year of independence.
Richard recalls his excruciating journey from Congo to the United States. He is grateful to the UNHCR for providing him the opportunity to resettle in the U.S.
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