From an early age, Daudi discovered his calling to serve others while caring for his elderly grandmother in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This passion blossomed into a commitment to aid those with medical needs, leading him to pursue higher education in public health. Daudi set himself up for a promising career after graduating in …
Acha*, a refugee living in Nairobi, Kenya, has built a successful fashion enterprise by leveraging social media platforms to sell clothes both locally and internationally. Acha In 2016, Acha and her sisters were forced to flee their home due to political violence in their country. After arriving in Nairobi, Kenya as refugees, Acha and her …
Innocent* and his wife Lydia live in Nairobi, Kenya with their eight children (they recently welcomed a new baby in November 2023, after this photo was taken!). Innocent was forced to flee his home due to insecurity. With help from RefugePoint, all school-age children are attending school, which allows both parents time to work and …
As millions of people are forced to flee their homes from violence and persecution each year, often with nowhere to go, refugee camps are essential to providing shelter, safety, and basic services for refugees. These camps are often a crucial step in helping refugees reach stability, yet also present unique challenges due to their sheer …
Tens of billions of dollars are spent each year sheltering displaced people, while million of jobs go unfilled across developed economies.
Samira and Omer, a mother and son, were violently separated while fleeing civil war in Sudan in 2016. After their separation, Samira was unsure where Omer was or whether he had survived. Omer was just 15 years old at the time. Samira was resettled to Canada as a refugee, where she tried to begin a …
Imagine for a moment that you and your family are celebrating a loved one’s birthday, filled with joy and laughter. Then, suddenly, armed men intrude upon your gathering, threatening your lives, and changing everything in an instant. This is the harrowing reality Alice* and her sisters faced when the Mai-Mai rebel group disrupted their father’s …
In the heart of Lake Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there’s a small island called Idjwi. For Anthony*, this wasn’t just an island; it was his home. Anthony left Idjwi to pursue a career in healthcare, attending college near the capital of the DRC and eventually earning a diploma in nursing. After …
Mary, a resilient mother, had one simple wish: “I want a good life for my kids.” Unfortunately, this wish would prove difficult due to the violent conflict ravaging her home country of South Sudan. When war broke out between North and South Sudan, Mary and her family fled to Kenya and found relative safety in …
By Vera Keller, RefugePoint Family Reunification Expert and UNHCR Europe Coordinator for Family Reunification The number of displaced people has increased significantly in recent years. In 2022, UNHCR recorded the largest yearly increase ever in number of refugees. By mid-2023 the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide had reached an alarming number of more than …
