Picture of the day
Today's picture shows migrants arriving on the shores of Lampedusa. During the most recent landing, the port authority rescued 304 people including 3 women. At least 137 persons have been found to be suffering from scabies.
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Picture of the day
This photograph shows a replica of the Statue of Liberty wearing an orange life jacket. The installation was put up by the environmental watchdog Greenpeace which called on leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries to respect th1
NaTakallam, refugees and students practice Arabic online
NaTakallam is a project enabling Syrian refugees to teach spoken Arabic to students all over the world through Skype. It provides the newcomers with an opportunity to earn money and promotes cultural exchange between the participant1
Innovative database helps refugees find work back home
The Italian Christian federation FOCSIV has created an online questionnaire for migrants in Italy with skills in agriculture and renewable energy sectors. The aim is to build a database for companies interested in employing migrants1
In Britain, refugees build a new life from on top
Refugees are often forced to start with nothing when they arrive in a new country. In the UK, a social enterprise is helping professionals to rebuild their lives by sharing their skills, reports Bethan Staton.