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 programme, "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.

When forced to flee their homes, refugees can only carry so much in their arms, but they bring so many intangible gifts to their new communities: hopes and dreams, experiences and talents, traditions and family stories, resilience and determination. Get a glimpse of some intergenerational conversations as families discuss all the things they bring with them, wherever they go. 

Anxhela Gradeci is a twenty-five-year-old junior doctor and refugee from Albania working in a North London hospital. She’s currently on a respiratory ward treating patients with coronavirus. She never expected that her first year on the job would be during a global pandemic. "I want people to know how much refugees contribute towards society," Anxhela says.

On Sunday 25th October, an array of London’s biggest stars from film, theatre, music and television came together for ‘A Song for Syria’, a one off performance at St. Paul’s Covent Garden to raise money for Syrian refugees.