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From adversity to empowerment: eight refugee entrepreneurs – in pictures

Positive News — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:53:22 +0000

London-based refugees turned entrepreneurs tell their stories to mark Refugee Week

Hannah Partos — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:34:05 +0000

Cenia Elizabeth Muñoz, who fled gang violence in El Salvador, describes finding opportunity and hope in the UK

Martin Wright — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:22:21 +0000

In a refugee camp in Lebanon, cricket is helping Syrian and Palestinian teenagers to overcome terrible experiences

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:31:57 +0000

Transport poverty is a growing concern for people seeking asylum in the UK. The Bike Project provides a solution

Oliver Balch — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:07:18 +0000

A repair centre run by refugees is helping brands revive old clothes in Amsterdam. Now the concept is coming to the UK

Robin Eveleigh — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:32:14 +0000

Minke whales made a comeback, the Swiss said 'yes' to a new climate law, and researchers linked napping with brain power, plus more

Oliver Balch — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:52:50 +0000

As European politicians crack down on ‘small boats’, civilians are taking to sea to save those at risk of drowning

Robin Eveleigh — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:17:59 +0000

The extraordinary story of Eric Ngalle Charles, who survived human trafficking, worked as a stripper in Russia, and is now a lauded poet

Open Democracy — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:00:57 +0000

Many Ukrainians have fled the war to Russia itself, where they need help finding housing, work, or leaving the country

Abby Young-Powell — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:56 +0000

A refugee fashion entrepreneur is turning lifejackets worn by asylum seekers into fashion items that support other refugees