Category: Refugee stories
February 1, 2024
Tibo is a former refugee turned passionate fundraiser, making an inspiring impact at UNHCR, Dubai. Background: I was 13 years old when the civil war started in Sierra Leone in March 1991. My village was attacked in April 1991—a horrifying and traumatic experience I would not wish upon anybody. Before the war, the village was a…
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February 1, 2024
Mohammad Naief Kala, 48, standing in front of the desk to receive cash assistance in Aleppo. © UNHCR/Hameed Maarouf
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives’ Cash Assistance Offers Hope and Resilience to Earthquake Affected Families in Aleppo With over 8 million people affected by the February earthquakes, UNHCR Syria’s cash assistance promotes self-sufficiency by allowing the families to prioritize their most urgent needs. By Zeineb Marzouk After being forced to leave his house…
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