Ulukbek and Gulkayir’s entrepreneurial journey in Kyrgyzstan represents hope and resilience, as they turn their savings from seasonal work in the UK into a children's store.

Dr. Tsebaot Meles, a young Ethiopian doctor, turned a distressing personal experience into a mission to transform lives. During a visit to Sekota, a small town in Ethiopia's Amhara region, Tsebaot faced an unsettling challenge when she tried to purchase sanitary pads. “I got my period and went to a local shop with my sister,” she recalls. “To our shock, the male shopkeeper refused to help, reprimanding us for daring to request such an item. He insisted they don’t sell such things there.” Desperate, Tsebaot resorted to cutting up a bathroom towel for use as a sanitary pad. The incident ignited a passion within her to address this critical issue. She began researching how to start a company that could make a difference and later founded Ngat Reusable Sanitary Solution, a social enterprise committed to empowering women and girls in underserved areas.

Haiti, grappling with gang violence, economic collapse, and political instability, faces a severe humanitarian crisis, worsened by the influx of deported families and limited resources.

As the sun sets over the Caribbean, Union Island's mangrove ecosystems tell a stark story of climate change's impact. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category Five hurricane in the Atlantic, has devastated the region, displacing thousands and plunging communities into despair. Union Island, which hosts the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Grenadines, has seen 90 percent of these vital coastal forests damaged. Kristy Shortte has worked tirelessly with Sustainable Grenadines Inc. to restore this habitat, crucial for marine life and as a buffer against storms. The loss of six hectares of mangroves threatens biodiversity, home to over 25 species of birds and rare green turtles. Despite contributing less than one percent to global emissions, Caribbean communities face significant climate disruptions, leading to increased displacement as they seek safer ground.

Families anxiously await much-needed aid distributions in the heat of Trinidad and Tobago. Maria, a 31-year-old mother of four, came to the island seeking a better future after leaving her Indigenous Warao community in Venezuela in 2019 due to food and medicine scarcity. Once an administrative assistant, Maria now hopes to find work as a housekeeper, aiming for a wage that surpasses her previous income. Living in a makeshift hut with seven other Venezuelan families, Maria feels the burden of her situation. “At least a day’s work allows us to eat and send money back home,” she explains. Over 36,000 Venezuelans have migrated to Trinidad and Tobago, often facing exploitation and discrimination.

International Organization for Migration’s mobile clinic in Port-au-Prince offers essential healthcare to over 5,000 displaced individuals, amidst ongoing gang violence and instability.

In Trinidad and Tobago, women united by a shared dream, are learning sewing skills to enhance their economic stability.

Amid ongoing violence and displacement in Port-au-Prince, communities in sites like Virginie sans Peur and Parc 10 demonstrate remarkable resilience, rebuilding their lives through mutual support and solidarity.

The Degaan Bile project demonstrates the power of collaboration and innovation in empowering Somali farmers to adapt to climate change and build a sustainable future.

Rosa Sandoval, a fisherwoman from Lake Güija, adapts to climate change by diversifying income and empowering women for resilience.

Yemen's West Coast faces a severe water crisis, worsened by conflict and climate change, with International Organization for Migration providing vital relief.

In Yemen’s West Coast, families like Ali and Ibrahim’s face ongoing threats from conflict and flooding, relying on International Organization for Migration’s support for immediate relief and long-term resilience.

Sahar, a 19-year-old Afghan woman, overcame abuse and homelessness after returning from Iran, determined to support her brothers and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Cesar’s family highlights the resilience of families who, despite facing exploitation and violence, cross borders daily in search of safety and a better future.

Nisa is a mother of four from Bamyan, Afghanistan. She faced challenges in accessing education and later migrated to Iran. Like many Afghan women facing challenges in their migration journey, her priorities shifted to supporting her family. After a few daily-wage jobs, Nisa found stable work at a noodle-making factory in Iran. After 20 years, her family returned to Afghanistan. Nisa started a noodle business using her experience in Iran. With support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), she expanded her business and now plans to hire women and open a restaurant.