Teacher Inspires Kids to Draw Breathtaking Portraits of Refugee Kids Instead of Themselves
These kids were blown away when the portraits that they created of Syrian refugee children were actually given to the subjects they were based on.
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Chechens Finally Granted Refuge Status After Persecution for Being Gay
Gay Chechen men are finally being granted humanitarian visas on the grounds of being hunted by law enforcement.
Company Develops Shipping Pallet That Can Be Transformed into Sports Equipment for Refugees
Now refugee children can enjoy the basic human right to play just like everyone else.
IKEA to Start Selling Homemade Textiles by Refugees
The textile line will provide over 200 flexible job positions to displaced Syrian refugees taking shelter in Jordan.
These Logs of Coffee Grounds Are a Lifeline for Encamped Refugees
These students developed a simple low-tech solution to a difficult problem plaguing refugee camps worldwide.
150 Refugees Finally Given Dental Work - For Free
Many of these refugees haven't been able to see a dentist since they got to Canada - but thanks to local volunteers, their smiles have never been brighter.
Watch a Refugee Father Finally Reunite With Family After 4 Years
Be sure to grab a box of tissues before watching this Sudanese refugee father reunite with his family in a Texas airport.
Hero Refugees Capture Bomb Suspect When Police Couldn't
Where the German police had failed to catch a fugitive planning on orchestrating another bombing, these heroic refugees succeeded.
Syrian Refugee Saves Ontario Wedding With Master Sewing Skills
Jo's wedding ceremony was in dire straits when her dress's zipper broke – but thankfully, her neighbor took in a refugee family that would save the day.
UN Passes Declaration to Finally Address Refugee Human Rights
This new declaration released by the United Nations will work towards ensuring education, housing, and protection to refugees and migrants.
Billionaire Commits $500M to Help Refugees and Migrants
Following a call to action lead by President Barack Obama, this philanthropist is making sure that the future will be bright for refugees everywhere.
Iraqi Christians Return to Town Invaded by ISIS to Hold First Mass in 2 Years
The Iraqi town of Qaraqosh had the largest population of Christians in the country – and now they're all finally returning to their home for mass.
Sesame Street Given $100 Million for Targeted Program to Heal Young Syrian Refugees
Thanks to a massive grant, the wisdom of Sesame Street is going to help heal millions of Syrian refugee children who deal with the "toxic stress" of displacement.
Newlywed Refugees In Canada Get Surprise Wedding Party From Town
Sympathetic strangers joined together to throw a young refugee couple the wedding reception they never had.
Canada Welcomes Refugees At the Airport With Coats and Healthcare
If the 163 Syrians exiting their plane on Friday had any doubts about the future, they were washed away by the overwhelming compassion of the Canadians.
Clooney's Foundation to Open 7 Schools for 3,000 Syrian Refugee Children
George and Amal's donation will hopefully stop 3,000 Syrian refugee children from becoming "a lost generation" without education.
In Tears, Syrian Girl Thanks Her New Nation on Canada Day (WATCH)
This little girl, a Syrian refugee, inspired even the prime minister with her emotional thanks to Canada on its national holiday.
Google Provides 25,000 Laptops To Syrian Refugees In Germany
Google knows that in this day and age, there's more to getting by in society than just basic necessities – that's why they're giving away 25,000 laptops.
Two Pilots Spent Their Savings on a Plane to Rescue Migrants at Sea
These pilots couldn't stand the thought of refugees dying at sea in search of safety – so they pooled their life savings to buy a plane.
When Student Could Not Find His Calling, He Used Architecture to Build Some Stability for Refugees
As Scott Key was fretting over what he wanted to do with his life after college, he found the answer that he was searching for in an architecture magazine.
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