Syrian surfer finds refuge on Lebanon’s waves
Ali had never seen the sea until his family fled to Lebanon. After catching his first wave, he was embraced by the country’s fledgling surf community.
Handmade dolls bring hidden tales of war-torn Syria to life
Beirut family works with refugees to share stories of ordinary Syrians caught up in conflict through dolls that carry their names.
Japan supports UNHCR in providing vital hospitalization for refugees
Six years after the beginning of the Syrian crisis, life remains very precarious for the over 1 million Syrians who have sought refuge in Lebanon. With their limited resources exhausted, almost 90 per cent of them are living in debt. Healthcare is a major cause of refugees falling into debt.
Syrian refugees face tough odds in quest for higher education
Despite the assistance of UNHCR’s DAFI scholarship programme in Lebanon, Syrian refugees in higher education are the exception to the rule.
A lifeline for Syrian refugees during the cold months, UNHCR’s winter plan supported by Kuwait
The State of Kuwait has generously contributed close to USD 8 million to UNHCR’s winter cash programme, a contribution that has helped around 25,000 vulnerable Syrian refugee families survive the freezing temperatures in Lebanon.
A Syrian family’s dream of a new life restored
The Moeins were among hundreds of Syrian refugees whose lives were put on hold after an executive order, since stayed, suspended U.S. resettlement.
Shelter upgrades help refugees survive Lebanon’s harsh winter
UNHCR and its partners continue to work to provide refugees with minimum shelter standards to preserve their lives and dignity. This is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of donors like the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).
International Human Solidarity Day
On International Human Solidarity Day, we want to recognize Canada’s Humanitarian Transfer Programme as a tangible and meaningful example of solidarity towards refugees. Resettlement allows refugees to rebuild their lives in a third country that has agreed to welcome them. In November 2015 Canada pledged to resettle an additional 25,000 […]
Cash aid empowers refugees and boosts Lebanese economy
Syrian refugees say cash-based aid programme gives them greater financial control and dignity, while local businesses report increased revenues.