After nearly a decade away, a woman returns to Burundi and begins rebuilding her life with help from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Displaced mother Sumoud struggles to raise six children alone after losing her husband, amid ongoing violence, repeated displacement and severe humanitarian hardship in Gaza.

After escaping a scam compound, Fah rebuilds her life through manicure training, legal support and a renewed dream of starting her own business.

IOM support helps Ukrainian refugees in Scotland navigate complex immigration processes, secure legal status and build stable futures for their families.

After years of displacement, Professor Emile returned to Rwanda, using his medical expertise to rebuild healthcare, train doctors, and strengthen communities.

Young African climate leaders are driving innovative, community-based solutions that strengthen resilience, address climate mobility and empower vulnerable communities across the continent.

A job offer in Cambodia became trafficking and forced labour for Eric and his pregnant wife, until IOM helped their family return home safely.

Behind every act of aid in Gaza is someone carrying a story of their own. Nour, Samah and Rafa are among the women working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) partners to support displaced families while enduring displacement, insecurity and personal loss themselves. As photographers and site and shelter coordinators, they listen to women’s concerns, connect families with services, document their experiences and advocate for their needs. Their work helps IOM and local partners deliver shelter, essential supplies and site support across Gaza, while highlighting the courage—and need for protection—of humanitarian workers on the frontlines.

After surviving months of trafficking in a Myanmar scam compound, Jean returned to Rwanda determined to rebuild his life and warn others about trafficking risks.

False promises of opportunity drive vulnerable migrants into trafficking networks, where hope is exploited for profit, leaving families burdened by debt, trauma, and loss.

Djibouti occupies a strategic position along the Eastern Route, serving as a key transit point for migrants seeking opportunities in the Gulf. Migration flows through Djibouti are rising sharply, driven by regional conflict, economic pressures, and increasingly organized smuggling networks along the Eastern Route linking the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula. Migration along the Eastern Route remains extremely dangerous. In 2025 alone, at least 140 migrants have died and 33 others have been reported missing along migration routes in Djibouti. Migrants often travel long distances through remote and harsh terrain, facing hunger, dehydration, illness, and violence. Limited monitoring and insecurity along parts of the route further heighten the risks faced by migrants.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with its partners, has been working with communities in border municipalities across the Amazon to strengthen resilience and better understand the impacts of recurring floods.

Across East Africa, climate change is driving displacement and disrupting livelihoods, from rising waters along Burundi’s Lake Tanganyika to recurrent flooding in Kenya’s informal settlements. As communities face growing climate pressures, young leaders are developing practical solutions to build resilience. In Burundi, ISHAKA 2250 supports flood-displaced families through reforestation, livestock distribution, and livelihood restoration. In Kenya, Dreams Redefined combines climate action with community development through improved waste management, environmental practices, and financial literacy. Supported by an IOM climate mobility programme and grants, these youth-led initiatives demonstrate how local action can help communities adapt, recover, and thrive. Their work highlights the vital role of young people in addressing climate-driven displacement and building a more resilient future.

Displaced Somali families in Doolow are building climate-resilient mudbrick shelters, improving safety, dignity, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

Raging floods destroyed homes and livelihoods in Viet Nam, but survivors continue rebuilding their lives with courage and determination.