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Fleeing Syria To Find a Dignified Life In Mogadishu

After fleeing Syria and spending five years in displacement, Moayad arrived in Somalia. Here, he has found not only work but also a sustainable and dignified life as well as the hope to one day return to Syria and marry the love of his life.

Draw a home for the world’s refugees

Millions of people are forced to flee their homes by violence, conflict, persecution. Now, you can draw a home for the world’s refugees and start a fundraiser to help us provide vital shelter for displaced people across the world. Every contribution makes a world of difference.

Thousands of people are at risk of displacement following increase in armed violence against civilians in Ituri, DR Congo

The eastern province of Ituri, DR Congo, has seen a dramatic increase in armed violence against civilians over the past 18 months. As the recorded numbers of human rights violations and deadly attacks perpetrated by armed groups continue to rise, thousands of people are forced into displacement. Yet, the levels of insecurity are such that the delivery of humanitarian assistance to people of concern is compromised.

Natural disasters and decades of conflict have left internally displaced in Afghanistan impoverished and vulnerable

As one of the largest informal settlements in Afghanistan’s Herat province, Shahrak Sabz is home to thousands of families from neighbouring provinces who were displaced during a drought in 2018. Three years on, they struggle to meet their most basic needs and cope with freezing temperatures.

Bread-making combines protection and safe livelihoods for women in South Sudan

Pervasive issues with gender-based violence in South Sudan makes it all the more important for single mothers to find a safe and sustainable source of income. After attending bread-making tutorials, Merry no longer has to pray before going to work.

Refugee Mothers in Greece Fight for a Better Future for Themselves and Their Children

Refugee and migrant women are often single parents or the only parent on the move with the children, they hold major responsibilities in ensuring their children have access to food and water, are warm enough and are safe.

Empowering single mothers in South Sudan

Making a sustainable living is often a struggle in conflict and displacement-affected areas. In Malakal in South Sudan, a single mother of six has been able to establish her own business after taking part in a cash-for-work programme with DRC. She is now able to provide for her children.

Water ATMs: A Safe and Dignified Water Solution in Refugee Settlements

As displacement crises become increasingly protracted, there is an urgent need for sustainable and innovative ways to secure access to water in refugee settlements. Through a partnership with Grundfos, DRC has implemented water systems in three Ugandan villages, which offer a safe and dependable water supply while relieving the residents from reliance on humanitarian actors for their water.

In Somalia, Amino fights for safe and decent toilet facilities

For many displaced people across the world, lack of access to decent toilet facilities is a hurdle to general health and safety – particularly for women and girls. In this Somali village, a 50-year-old mother of nine has taken it upon herself to advocate for better toilet facilities in her community.

Creating a better living environment for the vulnerable displaced population in Yemen

Yemen is ranked among the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. As the conflict enters its seventh year, the country’s economic decline continues, alongside the collapse of public services, uncontrolled disease outbreaks, loss of livelihoods, and famine. Today a staggering 80% of Yemen’s 28 million people require humanitarian assistance.

Aid to victims of fire in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, Bangladesh

As the fire that raged through four camps in the world’s largest refugee complex in Bangladesh is subsiding, the tragic loss of lives and massive damages to property are emerging. Several persons are confirmed dead, and thousands of Rohingya refugee families are left homeless. DRC is right now mobilizing emergency assistance in the camps to respond to the needs for shelter and protection among the surviving victims of the fire.

An Agent of Change: Alaaso Fights COVID-19 in Southern Somalia

In the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, engaged community members can be a great force in spreading correct information and educating their fellows on important measures can be crucial. In Somalia, one of them is Alaaso Dhalhow, a 52-year-old mother of four.

Pushing the Wheels Towards Social Cohesion and Acceptance

"Many disabled people choose to distance themselves from society. I am trying to help others overcome their disability and find their place within their communities."

A Pandemic on Top of a Conflict

Economic collapse, currency depreciation, vanishing livelihoods, and COVID-19 have only exacerbated pre-existing needs inside Syria.

A Digital Window to Breathe From

Conflict, displacement, refuge and now a global pandemic have taken their toll on the mental health of refugees and host communities alike.

Door Closing on refugees is Not the Solution. Giving Them the Chance to Contribute to Their Host Communities Is

Syrians in Denmark work hard to build ‘temporary’ lives, not sure when and if they would be sent home.

How COVID-19 affected my life - conversations with refugees

COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and changed the world as we know it. For most people it has had dramatic consequences – not least for refugees or people affected by displacement. Hear conversations with refugees from Syria and South Sudan and their reflections on how the pandemic has affected their lives.

Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Refuge, One Project at a Time

After fleeing conflict-ridden Syria and finding a home in Turkey, these refugees are building a better future for their families.

Fighting for Hope in the Time of COVID-19

A refugee woman works hard to provide for her family while coping with the outcomes of a global pandemic.

New interactive data portal brings you closer to refugees and migrants

A new online platform visualizing data on the lives and journeys of refugees and migrants is now available as Mixed Migration Centre has launched “4Mi Interactive”. The portal also allows users to tailor the data to their specific needs and interests.

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