The story of Maka and Emanuele, buddies under Community Matching
Maka is a Malian refugee who arrived in Italy six years ago. Emanuele is an Italian living in the province of Parma. This the story of their friendship.
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Fighting racism in Tunisia one bag of groceries at a time
Ordinary Tunisians are volunteering to help sub-Saharan African residents who are being persecuted. They say the issues behind the current crisis — racism and migration — should have been tackled long ago.
From refugee to rescue worker: 'Someone has to do the task, and I’m up to it.'
Just a few years ago Astoun escaped his native Syria, crossing perilous waters to reach Europe. Now, aboard the Ocean Viking, he rescues people doing the same across the Mediterranean.
Greece drops misdemeanor charges against migrant rescuers
Misdemeanor charges files filed against activists were declared invalid after the UN called for them to be dropped. But some are still facing further investigations on felony charges, including people trafficking.
North Macedonia: Hani, a superhero for migrants
Hani helps hundreds of migrants from the Middle East who cross the border from Greece into North Macedonia on their way to Serbia. The Iranian, a former migrant himself, is volunteering with the Red Cross of North Macedonia. He assists migrants every day with food, water and medical supplies, because he knows what it's like to have no one by your side on such a dangerous journey.
Italy: Underage migrants helped provide Christmas meals for the poor in Caserta
On Christmas morning, unaccompanied underage migrants helped provide meals to those in need in Caserta, southern Italy, alongside local volunteers. The project was organized by a local church.
'Father Christmas' visits migrants in Calais
Volunteers dressed up as Father Christmas visited migrants and other marginalized groups camping in Calais, or living rough, over the weekend. They distributed food, treats and donations of clothes and shoes to those in need.
Afghan awarded by Italian president dies at age 20
This is the story of Nazifa Noor Ahmad, an Afghan woman who arrived in Italy as a child in 2008 to be treated for a severe form of Hodgkin lymphoma. The young woman died at age 20 on Wednesday (June 15), only a few days after a lung transplant she had undergone.
Mediterranea Saving Humans heads to war-torn Ukraine
The humanitarian association Mediterranea Saving Humans has launched its third Safe Passage mission to take medicine, food and other aid to Ukraine and to bring refugees fleeing the war back to Italy.
Italy: President of migrant aid NGO Baobab risks 'up to 18 years' in jail
The president of Rome-based migrant aid association "Baobab Experience", Andrea Costa, told reporters that he risks a sentence of 18 years in jail on charges of favoring illegal immigration. A court of first instance in Rome is scheduled to rule on the case on May 3.
Girl in red coat from 'Schindler's List' now helping Ukrainian refugees
Former child actress Oliwia Dabrowska, who played the little girl in the red coat in a famous 'Schindler's List' scene, is now helping Ukrainian refugees at the Polish border.
Video: Indian volunteers rally to help refugees at Polish border
Indians living in countries around the world are traveling to the Polish border to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. Volunteers help however they can by providing warm meals and necessary supplies.