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If No One Wants Them, Where Do We Resettle The World's Refugees?

The droughts in Somalia are creating the latest refugee crisis. At the same time, Western countries are clamping down on asylum claims. But a new type of city could house refugees and give them a chance to form their own economies.READ»

With Oscar Spotlight on "Sun Come Up," Film Director Launches "House-Raising" Campaign

Jennifer Redfearn is now embarking on a campaign to raise funds for the Carteret Islanders.READ»

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Inside the United Nations' Innovation Overhaul

A project called "Global Pulse" is quietly building and taking hold inside one of the world's largest bureaucracies.READ»

Infographic of the Day: Where Do Global Refugees Flee?

Three astonishing maps of the millions of people scattered by turmoil and disaster.READ»

HOMErgents Bring Refugee Shelters Back to Basics

As the number of climate-related natural disasters increases, so does the need for quality, affordable shelters. Some of the more creative designs include the Cork Block Shelter and the Seashelter (both winners of the Design ...READ»

A Colorado Kid Brings Education--and Hope--to Young Refugees in Uganda

How a Colorado student helps young people in a refugee camp create their own opportunitiesREAD»