Engagement stories
Every year many participants walk away motivated to help refugees. For some, this experience is a pivotal moment in their lives. For others, it’s further confirmation that what they’re already doing is part of a fight worth fighting.
The ways they engage vary: corporate, NGO, policy level, network support or individual action. These examples demonstrate that range.
Revitalising the role of women in peace, security and development
The AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Mme Bineta Diop has, ...
The ‘Peter Project’: Safeguarding medical care
A needless tragedy took place mid 2017, one which left a legacy to see others safeguarded. Little Peter Okello,...
Help for 'the worst refugee camp on earth'
The BBC, quoting Medecins Sans Frontieres, has called it ‘The worst refugee camp on earth’. ...
Microsoft team brings tech education to refugees
A team of Microsoft staff set up a technology and education centre for refugees in Greece....
Solar lights for South Sudanese refugees
After participating in the refugee simulation at WEF, a solar start up saw solar lights sent to refugees. ...
Unilever responds
Unilever supplied a huge donation of aid to Haiti, after staff took part in simulations at Davos in 2014....
The Adecco Group supports refugee employment
The Adecco Group prepared a superb white paper for Refugee Day, 2017 on refugee employment....
Changing perceptions: the power of empathy
Vaibhav Lodha, founder of tcash, gave a TEDx talk on his experience at A Day in the Life of...
Swiss school students partner with unaccompanied refugee minors
Davos student participants connect with refugees from Eritrea and Afghanistan....
Gateway to friendship: Teaching English to refugees
A participant volunteers to see refugees in the UK receive English instruction and help in their tough times. ...
World Vision CEO with South Sudanese refugees
Kevin Jenkins, World Vision CEO, sees art from 'Fragile Heroes' among refugees...
Tertiary education provided for refugees
A Kuwaiti participant empowers tertiary medical education for a refugee student...
Innovation consultant builds bridges with refugees
Innovation consultant uses core skills and passion to build bridges with refugees...
Mercy Corps CEO speaks of need for refugee partnerships
"This simulation should be a mandatory price of admission for all who come to Davos," said Mercy Corps CEO....
Politician empowers refugee children's centre
A politician from the Middle East took part in the simulation and, afterwards, wanted to help...
Hand in Hand for Syria
Claire Hanley set up a project providing physiotherapy, mental health and psychosocial support for survivors. ...
No moral alternative
Journalist, Gunilla von Hall, takes off her 'reporter's hat' to see a devastated life restored. ...