Refugees

How This Teenager Went From Fleeing Syria to Vying for the Olympics

By Kate Adelung and CARE Staff • January 15, 2019

When Wael came to the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan, he never thought that six years later he could be contending for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. A journey that began in a CARE-sponsored taekwondo class changed his life and is continuing to transform the lives of children in one of the most dangerous areas on earth.

Meet the 17-Year-Old Making Sure Refugee Girls in Lebanon Have Access to Education

By CARE Staff • October 9, 2018

Determined not to fall behind on her studies, Bushra confronted challenges with Lebanon’s public school system.

After Fleeing Syria, Marwa Dreams of Becoming a Lawyer or Engineer

By Mahmoud Shabeeb • October 9, 2018

When the war began in 2011, Marwa and millions of other Syrians were caught in the middle.

Restoring Hope to Learn

By Hodan Elmi • October 9, 2018

“When I joined this school, I could hardly read and write,” says 12-year-old Hamdi. “Now I am the best in my class. I can even speak English. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor and help all people who are sick or hurt.”

One Syrian Family’s Winding Journey in Search of Safety

By Joelle Bassoul • May 17, 2018

One family’s winding journey in search of safety from the conflict in Syria.

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