Refugees in Jordan--especially young children--have limited access to education. That's why the International Rescue Committee has trained Syrian refugees to teach them and vulnerable Jordanians how to use play as part of early learning. The program, "Reach Up and Learn," helps children ages six months to 2 1/2 years build their confidence, as well as language skills and other skills they need to thrive.

What is the FUTURA project?  FUTURA, Fostering the Transition of Unaccompanied children to Adulthood, is an IRC project that provides accommodation for asylum-seeking unaccompanied children aged between 16 and 18, in ten Supported Independent Living (SIL) apartments in Athens, Greece.

Diala Brisly was forced to flee Syria in 2013 and is now resettled in France. Her newly commissioned illustration, which makes the statement “Refugees are Courageous,” kicks off our 2021 World Refugee Day campaign honouring and celebrating the contributions of refugee artists.