Community support helps people rebuild their lives in South Sudan
My work as a protection officer has changed how I see the world. I work ...
May
Women in South Sudan Rebuilding Their Lives
“Before Finnish Refugee Council came to Akobo, my life was hard. I depended on relatives ...
Apr
Give to Gain: Allowing Refugee Mothers to Thrive Through Functional Adult Literacy
Francine returns home with medicine for her sick child. At the health Centre, she was ...
Mar
Women’s Centers Support Internally Displaced People in Myanmar
Conflicts between ethnic groups and political unrest have driven Myanmar into a severe humanitarian crisis ...
Mar
A society must include all its members to truly progress
Every year on December 3rd, the world pauses to mark the International Day of Persons ...
Dec
Treasured Things, Untold Stories – photo exhibition in Uganda brings to light the experiences of refugees
Through a traveling photo exhibition, the Finnish Refugee Council, Uganda reflects on 60 years of ...
Oct
A Phone Call Can Prevent Conflict – Smartphones Promote Peace and Dialogue in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
Every morning, Florence Amony’s phone begins to ring, and it rarely stops. Some calls are ...
Sep
South Sudan in the middle of a humanitarian crisis – cash assistance, training and hope are changing lives
Our first year in South Sudan has had a concrete impact on people’s lives. “One ...
Jun
Petronille Mukandora, Refugee Woman of the Year 2024: Where Is She Now?
In 2024, Finnish Refugee Council’s country office in Uganda named Petronille Mukandora the Refugee Woman ...
Jun
“People do their best to maintain hope” – Our work in Ethiopia aims for stability
In 2019, our work around the world expanded to Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a multifaceted East ...
Apr