Our Impact Stories
Journey alongside us as we partner with refugee communities to build a foundation of health and dignity through improved livelihoods. These are their stories of change, made possible with your help.
- Date: 27th May 2025
Rebuilding Lives Through Shelter. AIRD and UNHCR’s Emergency Response in Northern Burkina Faso
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In the heart of Burkina Faso’s Northern Region, the town of Ouahigouya has become a symbol of both crisis and resilience. Faced with the harsh …
- Date: 20th May 2025
When Water Saves Lives: The Story of Azeto Warma and Her Community in Ouahigouya
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“There is no life without water.” These words hold deep meaning for Azeto Warma, a 70-year-old mother of four who, like many others, was forced …
- Date: 29th Apr 2025
Empowering Refugees and Host Communities Through Automotive Skills Training in Western Uganda
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In an inspiring collaboration, AIRD, UNHCR, and CFAO Mobility have launched a transformative 6-month vocational training course in Mbarara District, Western Uganda. The program, hosted …
- Date: 21st Mar 2025
When Humanitarian Assistance Brings a Smile to an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) Household
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For many years, Sana Issa, a 47-year-old father, lived peacefully in Baraboulé, Soum Province, Burkina Faso, with his wife Hadjiratou, and their young daughter, Rabiatou. …
- Date: 21st Mar 2025
Finding Safety and Hope: MAIGA SOUAIBOU’s Story
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In the heart of Soum Province, Burkina Faso, the internally displaced persons (IDP) site in Baraboulé has become a refuge for many families fleeing conflict …
- Date: 20th Mar 2025
Fleeing for Survival: Elie’s Journey and AIRD’s Support
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Elie, a 36-year-old father of four, never imagined he would be forced to flee his home in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving behind his …
- Date: 19th Mar 2025
Sweet Success: How Beekeeping Transformed Lives in Bidi Bidi Settlement
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In the heart of Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Northern Uganda, a quiet transformation is buzzing—one hive at a time. The Lodrega Youth Association, a …
- Date: 27th Feb 2025
AIRD helps Fiona break barriers: A Journey from Refugee to Journalism Graduate
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For many refugees, education is often an unattainable dream. But for Fiona Poni, a South Sudanese refugee in Uganda, that dream became a reality—thanks to …
- Date: 5th Feb 2025
Building Hope: How AIRD Transformed Hope Secondary School
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In 2017, Hope Secondary School in Nduta Camp, Tanzania, stood as a fragile structure of mud and wattle, offering little protection against the elements. With …
- Date: 29th Jan 2025
Zahara Yemami: A Model Family Transforming Hygiene Practices in Yallo Woreda
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Zahara Yemami, a 42-year-old mother of five, lives in Dibina Kebele, Yallo Woreda. She is an inspiring example of how improved hygiene and sanitation practices …