When Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed a great influx of refugees in 2015 rather than denying them at the border, she received overwhelming criticism for opening the country’s borders to migrants. Germany was suddenly the country with the second-highest population of … [Read more...] about Five years on, many refugees are feeling at home in Germany
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This transformed camper brings the power of music to refugee children
Nothing brings people together quite like music. That’s why a nonprofit called Turning Tables has teamed up with Swedish studio Snask that brings music to refugee children to give them a chance to express themselves through sound. Together, the organizations have converted … [Read more...] about This transformed camper brings the power of music to refugee children
Sesame Street creators launch new educational show to help refugee children
For decades, “Sesame Street” has been a favorite television series of both kids and adults in the US, bridging cultural and educational gaps through its adorable characters. Now, the program is looking to expand its impact by helping millions of children who have been displaced … [Read more...] about Sesame Street creators launch new educational show to help refugee children
This chatbot helps refugees navigate the legal path to resettlement
For a Syrian refugee in Lebanon who is trying to navigate the legal path to resettlement, it can be difficult to find answers—and overstretched humanitarian organizations can take as long as three months to respond to an email when the demand for help is highest. A new chatbot … [Read more...] about This chatbot helps refugees navigate the legal path to resettlement
Airbnb launches new initiative to help displaced people find temporary housing
Airbnb wants to help people find places to live, whether it’s someone on vacation or someone who needs refuge. That’s why the home sharing company announced a new initiative designed to help displaced people find housing solutions. The company launched a new Donations tool that … [Read more...] about Airbnb launches new initiative to help displaced people find temporary housing
