Yazidíes: una antigua fe atacada
Yazidis are a minority religious group, mostly living in northern Iraq. Their religion is believed to have been founded in the 11th century, and is derived from combining elements of Christianity, Islam and an ancient Persian faith. They are also ethnically Kurdish, another minority group in Iraq. There are around 700,000 Yazidis, despite their having […]
Get the Facts: Refugees and IDPs
The world is now witnessing the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. Beyond sensational headlines, there is a lot to learn about refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Refugees Worldwide Every day, more than 44,000 people are forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution. That’s 1 man, woman, or child every 2 […]
I Do Not Want to Remember: Said’s Story
Said is only 14, but has experienced hardships that no child should face. In Serbia, he shared his family’s story. “Mom and dad told us that we are going to Europe. We did not took anything with us, except of one spare clothe for each of us. They did not tell us how will we […]
Crisis europea de refugiados: Grecia y los solicitantes de asilo
Las fronteras balcánicas se han cerrado a los refugiados que buscan seguridad en Europa. ADRA ha centrado gran parte de su atención en los refugiados e inmigrantes varados en Grecia y en los que buscan asilo legal. Grecia El equipo de respuesta de emergencia (ERT) de ADRA se desplegó en Grecia en marzo. Miembros del personal de ADRA Eslovaquia han estado distribuyendo kits de higiene a los refugiados en Idomeni, así [...]
Haitian-Dominican Refugees Forced Out of Dominican Republic Flood into Haiti
Around half a million Dominicans of Haitian descent are facing deportation in the Dominican Republic. Two years ago a court decision stripped Dominicans born to Haitian migrants of their citizenship, retroactively applied to anyone born after 1929. This ruling left tens of thousands of Dominican-born people of Haitian descent stateless, and facing being forced to […]
Crisis europea de refugiados: Refugiados desviados a través de Croacia
En el primer mes desde que Hungría cerró su frontera con Serbia a mediados de septiembre, 150.000 refugiados han entrado en Croacia. Por término medio, unos 6.000 refugiados entran diariamente en Croacia, la mayoría de los cuales sólo la utilizan como ruta de tránsito. Mientras prosiguen su ardua travesía por Europa, estos refugiados necesitan [...]
European Refugee Crisis: Slovenia and No-Man's Land
A No-Man’s land exists where refugees leaving Croatia must wait before they can enter Slovenia. Sometimes hours turn into overnight, leaving refugees hungry and cold. ADRA Slovenia has set up temporary shelters so refugees can rest, and also prepare food that is available for all. This is the first meal in a long time for many of […]
Crisis europea de refugiados: Una cálida respuesta en Grecia
Miles de refugiados llegan cada día a las costas de Grecia. Tras el traicionero viaje a través del Mediterráneo, en lanchas neumáticas sobre grandes olas, llegan lejos de donde pueden conseguir papeles legales y continuar su viaje. El frío se suma ahora al agotamiento y al hambre como amenazas para estos desplazados [...]
Crisis europea de refugiados: Macedonia
Macedonia is one of of the most impacted countries involved in the current refugee crisis in Europe. As many as 6,000 people per day are crossing into the country, most on their way to other Serbia and other destinations, but bringing with them great needs. ADRA Macedonia is now in action, distributing food packages and hygiene kits for […]
Crisis: Refugiados en Europa
The escalating refugee crisis in Europe is seeing hundreds of thousands of people fleeing violence in war-torn Syria and other countries. Travel for these refugees is treacherous, conditions are desperate, and cold weather is fast approaching. Refugees need urgent assistance. Help ADRA respond through our emergency fund. Throughout Europe, you can help us reach refugees at every […]