Life moves forward for single mother and survivor of FGM
Nina* was born and raised in Sierra Leone. She endured female genital mutilation (FGM) as a young girl, a strict practice in her homeland. Today she is a recognised refugee in Cyprus, living independently and feeling more positively about the future. When we first met...
Video Story: John is an IT expert from Cameroon
John is an IT expert from Cameroon and a recognised refugee in Cyprus. With access to educational and work opportunities, and help along the way from organisations like Cyprus Refugee Council and the Help Refugees Work initiative, Generation for Change CY and Caritas,...
Video Story: Wahid – a young refugee from Afghanistan
Wahid is a recognised refugee in Cyprus. He was forced to flee his native Afghanistan and build a new life away from home. He faced a lot of difficulties at the beginning, but with some support, he is more optimistic and hoping to reach his dream to study, and be able...
Video Story: Divine, a lawyer and a father of two from Cameroon
Divine is a lawyer and recognised refugee in Cyprus. He was forced to flee his native Cameroon for fear of his life. Divine works at a call centre and volunteers with UNHCR to support other refugees and asylum-seekers in Cyprus. Married and a father of two, Divine...
Video Story: Zahra – Cypriot daughter of Iraqi and Palestinian Refugees
Η Zahra (Ζάχρα) γεννήθηκε στην Κύπρο. Οι γονείς της, πρόσφυγες από το Ιράκ και την Παλαιστίνη, γνωρίστηκαν στην Κύπρο και ερωτεύτηκαν. Η Zahra, 23 χρονών, έχει ήδη δύο πτυχία, μιλά τέσσερις γλώσσες και έχει ένα λαμπρό μέλλον μπροστά της. “Κανένας μετανάστης ή...
Supporting refugees to support themselves
The UNHCR Country Office in Cyprus chose handcrafted fabric baskets sewn by refugee women – together with volunteers – in Pafos as an end-of-year gift to partners and collaborators this holiday season. “UNHCR encourages skills development and economic inclusion of...