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...
How Do Refugee and Displaced Children Live Worldwide?
It’s no secret that life as a refugee or displaced person is difficult. But for the 43 million children worldwide who have been displaced, these struggles are shaping their lives. All around the world, children have had to flee war, violence, and tragedy in...
URGENT: Children From War Zones Like Susan Need YOUR Help to Survive!
South Sudan gained independence in 2011, making it the youngest country on earth … but two short years later, the country descended into chaos. In 2013, the power struggle between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar reached a breaking...
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