How we’re responding to new climate-driven challenges facing refugees. By Paul Karanja, Amy Slaughter, and Patrick Guyer “Refugees and displaced people are among those most exposed to the climate crisis; many are seeking safety in countries that have done the least to contribute to climate change and yet have the least resources to adapt.” …
My name is Tarisisi. I come from North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2022, I was forced to flee my home due to war and insecurity. Rebels attacked our home and burned it down. My parents, three siblings, and neighbors were all killed in the house fires. I am the only person …
With drastic reductions in refugee resettlement and humanitarian aid happening in the U.S. and worldwide, people who have been forced to flee their homes are suddenly faced with even more desperate circumstances. In a world where the number of forcibly displaced people continues to grow while resettlement opportunities are becoming more scarce, it is crucial …
BOSTON, MA (June 16, 2025) – On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, RefugePoint will host its inaugural gala, Finding Refuge Together, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, marking 20 years of partnering with refugees to find lasting solutions. This exclusive black-tie evening will celebrate refugee resilience, raise vital funds amid global aid cuts, and rally …
Jeremie fled Burundi in 2016 after rebels invaded his home, attacked him, and stole his possessions. He journeyed through Uganda before reaching Nairobi, Kenya. Francine, Jeremie’s wife, also faced gender-based violence at the hands of the same rebels in Burundi. In 2018, she fled to Kenya, where she met and later married Jeremie. Today, they …
Today, there are 43.4 million refugees in the world—more than at any other time in history. Most will be displaced for 10-25 years, often with little access to safety, education, livelihoods, or healthcare. At the same time, international funding for long-term refugee support is shrinking, and harmful narratives continue to fuel fear and misunderstanding. RefugePoint’s …
Jane was forced to flee her home in Burundi in 2000, when land grabbers invaded her village. Despite attempts to seek justice through the courts, death threats from the land grabbers left Jane and her family with no choice but to escape. Tragically, Jane was separated from her two sisters during this period, and to …
Boat crossings to Europe from North Africa are attempted by tens of thousands of asylum seekers each year from across Africa and the Middle East. This is one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world: the IOM reports that 2,452 lives were claimed in attempted boat crossings in 2024. Tunisia has consistently been …
RefugePoint was founded in 2005 in response to critical and chronic gaps plaguing the international response to refugees. While addressing the urgent needs of individuals and families has always been a priority, the greater goal is to fix the systemic failures that cause refugees to ‘fall through the cracks’ in the first place, leaving them …
My name is Sahara. I am a refugee and a mother residing in Kenya. I am a businesswoman selling clothes. I fled my home country (Somalia) due to fear, chaos, and war. Life was extremely harsh due to the killing, rape, and everything evil you could think of. The harsh circumstances made me flee. In …
Join us at RefugePoint’s 20th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, October 14. Tickets are now on sale!
