A Stranger's Kindness Helped Boy Escape the Nazis Who Would Go On to Win Nobel Prize-And He Never Knew it
Known for discovering the Cosmic Microwave Background, Arno Penzias' father escaped Nazi Germany largely with the help of one, unknown man.
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Vancouver Couple Converts Their Huge Resort Property into a Ukrainian Refugee Home for Dozens
Brian and Sharon Holowaychuks will provide housing for 100 Ukrainian refugees, and the family is welcoming its first 19 residents in days.
Recently Arrived Ukrainians in Minneapolis Head to Mississippi to Help Tornado Victims
Having arrived in Minneapolis a group of 7 Ukrainian refugees signed up for a road trip to Mississippi to help with tornado relief.
Refugee is Reunited With Beloved Dog After a Year Apart Since Fleeing Afghanistan
Having arrived in Pakistan, Siddiqui and her mother had to wait 10 months before coming to Canada to collect her animals.
State Department Launches 'Welcome Corps' Program to Allow Citizens to Easily Sponsor Legal Refugees
To sponsor a refugee's resettlement in America, five citizens or permanent residents agree to financially and socially support them.
St. Louis Looks to Resettle Chicago Migrants From Venezuela to Reverse Declining Population, Boost Workforce
It's estimated that 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago this year, and finding them places to stay has been challenging
Picture of 3 Italian Grandmas Happily Holding Migrant Kids On Their Laps Might Be the Best Photo of the Week
It's not hard to see why this gorgeous photo has been shared across European social media sites.
Former Child Refugee Finally Gets to Thank Aid Worker for the Life-Changing Gift He Gave Her 24 Years Ago
It has been 24 years since a Dutch man gave Mevan Babakar a new bike—and thanks to the power of social media, she finally got to thank him for the gift.
US School Teaches Refugee Kids in Universal Language of Soccer-And Sees 100% College Acceptance Rate
This non-traditional school in Georgia teaches refugee kids to read and write using a curriculum that is all about soccer-and it has been hugely successful.
Caring Neighbors Cover the Lawn of a Refugee School with Loving Signs (LOOK)
The front lawn of a charter school for refugee children has been flooded with loving words of comfort from their concerned neighbors.
Scientists and Refugees Are Growing Crops in the Desert Using Discarded Mattresses Bound for the Landfill
Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaching refugees how to use old mattress foam to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs in Jordan.
As Fur is Phased Out of Fashion, More Than 200 Donated Fur Coats Are Handed Out to Afghanis in Need
More than 200 unwanted fur coats have been handed out to Afghani families living in poverty in the capital city of Kabul.
Woman Who 'Hated Muslims' Now Wants to Share the Understanding and Love She Found in an Afghan Refugee
This Christian woman from the US never thought that she would be in a relationship with a Muslim after September 11th - but things are different now.
A Lost Pup Has Become the Official Mascot of Joy For Thousands in Rohingya Refugee Camp
Foxtrot the United Nations World Food Program's mascot dog brings smiles to the Rohingya at Cox's Bazar refugee camp.
Refugee-Run Restaurant Voted 'Nicest Place in America' is Now Feeding Furloughed Workers Too
The restaurant's latest efforts to feed federal works during the shutdown only further reenforces their reputation as the "Nicest Place in America".
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Uses Private Jet to Reunite Mom With Sons Who Were Abducted to Syria
This rock idol didn't hesitate to hop aboard his private jet and fly first to Trinidad, then 6000 miles to Syria, to reunite a two siblings with their mother.
'Woweee' Says World's First Nobel Prize-Winning Mascot as He Reacts to Big Win
Foxtrot the UN World Food Programme mascot had the most adorable Instagram reaction to his team's 2020 Nobel Peace Prize win.
US College Students Teach Girl Scouts in Syrian Refugee Camp
A California college student from Silicon Valley helped to start two Girl Scout troops in the Zaatari Refugee camp this year, and will be sharing her skills with 20 Syrian refugees, ages 9-13, so they can earn their computer programming badges.
Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes U.S. Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US
10-year-old Nigerian refugee Tanitoluwa Adewumi has just been giving further recognition of his chess skills, becoming national master.
Syrian Man Pays It Forward Big Time After Diners Pick Up His Tab
This young stranger's heart turned out to be twice as big as his smile and three times as big as his final restaurant bill.
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