Telling the Real Story

In collaboration with the BBC Media Action, we present a series of short films following a ‘day in the life’ narrative - following refugees in their day to day lives, and illustrating the contributions that refugees make to their communities.

Maymun and Mahamed's fled the civil war in Somalia with their families when they were children and found refuge in Ethiopia. They were the first in their families to receive a university education.

UNHCR promotes family reunification to protect and preserve the unity of this fundamental unit of society, to restore basic dignity to a refugee’s life, and especially to provide protection for children under the tutelage of parents or other related adults

Sport plays an essential role for young people by creating a safe and supportive environment. For young people and adolescents who are displaced, sports offers meaningful engagement that enhances their social inclusion and psychosocial well-being.