Refugee
Inside the Forgotten Refugee Camp in Greece
The summer volunteers have gone and the world’s attention has moved onto Trump and Brexit. But in the Katsikas refugee camp, temperatures have hit below zero and people have little hope for a permanent home.
Between Opportunity and Frustration As a Refugee In Uganda
Uganda's open policy allows refugees to start a new life – and even a new business. But not all of them thrive.
What It’s Like to Be a 13-Year-Old in the Eye of the Refugee Crisis
The awarding-winning documentary 'Fire at Sea' is a harrowing and personal look at the migrant crisis on a tiny island near Italy.
The Way We Talk About the 'Refugee Crisis' Robs People of Their Humanity
An interview with Professor William Maley about people living in the deadly space between ideals and reality.
How the German Media Reacted to the News that a Swimming Pool Banned Refugees
In August 2013, the Swiss town of Bremgarten banned asylum seekers from the local public pool. Last Friday, Bornheim bei Bonn in Germany did the same thing. This time the events were reported differently.
Refugees Tell Us What Their Lives Are Like After They Make it to Germany
We spoke with a number of migrants stuck in various stages of the asylum-seeking process in Berlin.
Meeting the Hero Greek Fishermen Saving Refugees from Drowning in the Aegean Sea
Men like Kostas and Thanasis have been rescuing refugees for a decade, but the number of people needing their help this year is completely unprecedented.
The Women of the Refugee Crisis
"It's empowering to see how strong people are in the refugee camps – they aren't just some poor souls, they are fighters who have decided to take control of their lives."
How to Be a Good Host to a Refugee
I got in touch with a psychiatrist to figure out the best way of treating someone who's likely traumatised by recent stressful experiences.
We Asked European VICE Offices What Refugees Should Expect in Their Countries
It seems that throughout much of the continent, civil society is better at helping refugees than governments are.
We Asked Some Refugees for the Stories Behind Their Smartphone Backgrounds
"I used the phone's GPS to navigate the boat to Greece. Only during the day though. At night, the police could see the light."