FRC instructor Benjamin improves wellbeing in Nakivale Refugee Settlement through FRC literary program
Every year on 19th August, the world observes World Humanitarian Day. On this day, humanitarian ...
Aug
FRC’s work in Ethiopia aims to empower refugees and the host community through sustainable development
Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa, is the third most refugee-receiving country on the ...
Jun
Refugee of the year 2023 Berivan Suleiman
© Julius Töyrylä Finnish Refugee Council has chosen Berivan Suleiman, from Helsinki, as Refugee of ...
Jun
Functional adult literacy training gives hope of a better future in Ethiopia
Riek yat Wich Duel, 57, recalls the moment his village was caught in the middle ...
Apr
From widow to business owner – Financial management training supports women’s economic independence in Uganda
Mapendo Sifa, 30, a mother of three, has lived in Uganda for close to thirteen ...
Mar
Kaitani Bariyanga, who attended Refugee Council’s trainings in Uganda: “I thought saving money was not for refugees”
Uganda is one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting countries. The country has more than 1.5 ...
Feb
Zahra and Mervi – friendship without a common language
Language learning and the scent of cardamom While working as a volunteer at the reception ...
Jan
Yvapurü Studio – A Meeting Place for Artists
Yvapurü had his own studio in Barcelona for years, and after arriving in Finland, he ...
Jan
Risto and Fatma – like a father and daughter of the boxing gym
The key is trust and being encountered Since 2019, Fatma and Risto have trained together ...
Jan
Finnish-somali family community – caring through dance and laughter
Hawa’s family moved to Finland in the 1990s: Biyonde was able to bring her sister’s ...
Jan