Refugees
From Poland to Uganda
During World War II, thousands of Polish refugees, mostly women and children, were displaced by Soviet and Nazi aggression. Many ended up in British territories, including Uganda, where they settled in remote camps, facing hardship but also benefiting from racial hierarchy.
A School for Lost Language
In Delhi, two Afghan women are teaching the Dari language to children of fellow refugees, born far from their homeland. Beyond the needs of survival, they insist, refugees deserve beauty, joy and connection to their cultural heritage.
Heartache and Hope at Syria’s Border With Jordan
Since the fall of the Assad regime, the movement of people into Syria from Jordan has surged. Many arrive at the Jaber-Nasib crossing hoping for news about loved ones long imprisoned or disappeared in Syria, a lucky few reuniting after long years of torment.
Sudanese Refugees Find New Beginnings in Kenya
War has raged in Sudan for more than a year with no end in sight. While millions are internally displaced and millions more have crossed the country’s borders in search of security, some have found safety in Kenya, where they are establishing new lives despite fears for their homeland.
Lviv Prepares for More War While Sheltering Refugees
It is tempting to take for granted that western Ukraine will be spared the full horrors of this war, particularly in light of Russia’s stalled or reversed advances further east. But the truth is that no one has any idea what Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to do next. And that is frightening.
Hard Choices for Those Fleeing Within Ukraine
When Yilena heard the gut-wrenching boom of nearby explosions at her home in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, she and her family left in such a hurry there was no time to put socks on the baby’s bare feet, despite freezing temperatures outside. They didn’t even have time to collect their…
A Mixed Bag for Black Ukraine Refugees
New groups of African organizers began to sprout online to fill the void of useful, often life-saving information that governments, including embassies of many African countries, have failed to fill.