“Climate Change is Hitting Us the Hardest. We Want to be Part of the Solutions.”
60 refugee leaders from Bidi Bidi and Kiryandongo Refugee Settlements share what they hope Parties accomplish at COP29 in Baku.
November 14, 2024
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Addressing Climate Change and Displacement: Four Recommendations for the Biden Administration from Frontline Communities
Frontline community leaders share how the Biden administration can center their perspectives in its policies related to climate change and displacement.
May 11, 2021
Sam Waterston: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ken Bacon
Refugees International celebrated the 10th anniversary of our Climate Displacement Program by honoring its founder and former Refugees International president Ken Bacon.
October 21, 2019
In Photos: Southern Africa Recovers From Twin Cyclones
The climate is changing and the frequency of unusually severe storms like these are expected to increase.
August 14, 2019
Amid Mozambique’s Devastation, Hope for Victims of Cyclone Idai
When Cyclone Idai roared across Mozambique in March, the storm’s severity surprised everyone. We met one woman who lost everything—but was given a new home.
June 5, 2019
Amid Hurricane María Disaster in Puerto Rico, Strong Community Leaders Emerge
In the face of insufficient assistance from federal and Puerto Rican authorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, ordinary people have stepped up to become strong community…
August 27, 2018
“We want to rebuild our lives.”
Each year throughout the May to October monsoon season, Myanmar experiences increased rainfall and flooding. This is a part of life. However, in late July and early August 2015 record-level…
November 2, 2015
Living on the Edge of Disaster: Climate’s Human Cost
Each year, millions of people are driven from their homes by natural disasters such as floods, storms, and droughts. Most live in the world's poorest and most conflict-ridden states, and…
March 4, 2014
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