'Humans of New York' Makes History Raising $1Mil in 4 Days to Build Housing For Rohingya Refugees
The page has become one of the fastest campaigns in GoFundMe history to raise over $1 million for a cause.
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Gym Gives Free Lifetime Pass to Refugee Boy Staring Longingly Through the Window
After a boy's heart-wrenching photo went viral on social media, the owner of a local gym became determined to help grant his wish.
Customers Line Up On Black Friday to Buy Gifts for Refugees From Special Pop-Up Store
Instead of spending their money on electrics or new clothes, these customers are waiting to buy resources and gifts for refugees.
Heartwarming Viral Video Captures Refugee Children Playing in Snow for the First Time
These kids only just migrated from a Sudanese refugee camp to Canada earlier this week – and they were delighted to be welcomed by their first snowfall.
Artists Invite Refugees to Transform Their Prison Shelter into Bright Community of Color
Refugees were happy to just have shelter in former Dutch prisons, but the famous Favela Painters offered them a chance to liven up the dreary exterior.
Young Syrian Refugee Rescues Toddler Teetering On the Edge of a Rooftop
The 18-year-old did not hesitate to spring into action when he saw a little boy balancing on a second-story rooftop.
The Sight of Legless Girl Walking With Tin Cans Spurs Good Samaritan Doctor to Make Sure She Walks Tall
This 8-year-old Syrian refugee has been given a whole new lease on life after a Turkish doctor saw photos of her using tin cans for prosthetic legs.
How a 30-Minute Radio Program is Building Peace in Refugee Camps
A group of refugees have been broadcasting a weekly program that is focused on messages of peace – and it has already made a difference in the camps.
Sikhs Set Up Free Bakery Near War Zone to Feed Fleeing Syrians
Sikhs took their tradition of religious hospitality to one of the most inhospitable places on Earth–10km from the Syrian border to feed fleeing refugees.
8-Year-old Immigrant is No Longer Homeless After His Incredible Chess Career Spurs Thousands in Donations
This third grade homeless student has only played chess since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts.
Stuck in Airport for 7 Months, Refugee is Finally Given a Home Half a World Away Thanks to Canadian Stranger
After being forced to live in an airport for seven months, this man was finally given a home thanks to a Canadian woman who saw his Twitter videos.
American Ship Delivers Wheat to Feed One Million Syrians
A U.S. ship carrying enough wheat to feed more than one million people for four months was delivered for distribution to the Syrian people. The United Nations World Food Program received the contribution, worth more than $19 million, on April 21 in Beirut, Lebanon. The ship's cargo gave the WFP the ability to add flour to the monthly food basket of more than one million people.
Separated by War, 9-yo Speaks to Mom for First Time in a Year
Vodafone is helping reunite families with loved ones in a refugee camp in Democratic Republic of Congo by providing free phone calls. Thanks to the humanitarian effort, nine-year-old Nirere was able to speak to her mother for the first time since they were separated 15 months ago.
Darfur Women Learn English
Women in a refugee camp for Internally Displaced Persons in North Darfur receive English classes conducted by volunteer teachers and facilitated by the UN / African Union peacekeepers (UNAMID).
Finnish Prime Minister Opens His Home to Refugees, Joins Growing List
As Europeans continue to open their hearts and doors to refugees pouring into the EU, the prime minister has stepped up to offer his own home as shelter.
Google Matches Donations To Raise $11 Million for Refugees in 3 Days
Three days after promising to match donations for four humanitarian relief groups, the tech giant helped raise over ten million dollars.
These Grinning Refugee Kids Are Sledding For The First Time (WATCH)
It's impossible not to smile when you watch these kids experience snow and sledding for the first time after fleeing the Syrian civil war.
Greek Islanders to Get Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Saving Refugees
Greek Islanders who've risked their lives and sacrificed their livelihoods to save thousands of refugees are being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Kids Stuff 500 Backpacks with School Supplies for Syrian Refugees
Dozens of volunteers as young as eight helped pack 500 school backpacks for Syrian refugee children arriving in Canada.
Surprise Gift-Giving for Hardworking Refugee Leaves Him in Tears (WATCH)
A refugee thought he was being interviewed for a documentary, but was really being surprised with gifts and a car. Great Video.
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