There is a famous phrase that you must have seen at some point on the internet. It goes as follows: “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Over the years people had different interpretations of this message, but all with the same intention and one main message, “when life gives you challenges, create opportunities”. This…
In this interview, our colleague Paula Esteban, UNHCR Lebanon Senior Communications Officer, shares heartfelt real-life stories from refugee mothers she has met in the field. She also highlights UNHCR’s work ahead of winter in Lebanon, a country that has faced so much hardship over the past two years, and continues to host more than 1 million refugees…
Have you been watching the news and heard of the alarming situation in Afghanistan? We have, and we cannot but describe these times as traumatic and crucial. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned about the prevailing humanitarian needs within Afghanistan, and urges support to ensure that all those requiring assistance are not forgotten. So…
We are thrilled and excited to announce the opening of the MADE51 online store! It’s a truly positive and powerful UNHCR initiative and we would love your support in spreading the word far and wide. MADE51 connects refugee artisans with international markets. With the launch of the online marketplace, for the first time ever, customers…