The World’s Newest Nation Created the Largest Refugee Crisis in Africa
South Sudan is the newest country in the world … and it’s also responsible for the largest refugee crisis in Africa. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011. This came six years after the end of the Second Sudanese Civil War — which...
How You Can Meet Urgent Needs This World Refugee Day
Every June 20, people from all around the world recognize World Refugee Day. Today, we remember the 110 million men, women, and children who are currently displaced from their homes. Many have fled humanitarian crises or violent conflicts, while others want to...
What’s the Difference Between a Refugee and a Displaced Person?
Do you know the difference between a refugee and a displaced person? According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), “A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence.” Refugees are often targeted because...
What is Life Like for a Mother in Afghanistan?
War, famine, drought, and earthquakes. These are just a few reasons why Afghanistan has one of the most displaced populations on earth. After four decades of suffering, more than 8 million men, women, and children have fled to neighboring countries … and...
Selling Daughters for Survival: The Tragic Reality of Child Marriage
Ten-year-old Zahra* sits inside her family’s home, nervously fidgeting with the edge of her veil. She stares at the red and tan patterned blankets covering the walls. She wonders how things have gotten this desperate — how she ended up in this situation. In an...
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