They Are Not the Crisis: 25 Years of Standing With Refugees
For World Refugee Day 2025, RET International shares stories from 25 years of work with displaced communities—showing that refugees are not the problem, but a powerful part of the solution.
RET at 25: How Sadako Ogata Transformed Humanitarian Aid and Education
Few leaders have shaped the course of humanitarian aid like Mrs. Sadako Ogata, a trailblazer who believed that refugees needed more than just shelter—they needed a future.
Empowering Women, Transforming Communities: Hadjo Hassane’s Story of Mentorship and Dedication
Thanks to BMZ and RET Germany, this community has experienced remarkable transformations in its schools and among its students.
At Work in Türkiye with a Job-Themed Language Course in Çorum
In Çorum, our local partner LEAP in Türkiye has been actively fostering social cohesion, non-formal education, and protection interventions through a community-based approach.
With RET’s Help, Zehra Steps into a New Life in Türkiye
Life in a new country was filled with challenges, such as language barriers and cultural differences, but a program from RET helped bridge the gap.
How RET International is Transforming Lives in Crisis Zones: Stories of Hope and Resilience
Our mission is to alleviate suffering and catalyze sustainable development in crises, conflicts, and fragile contexts. Here's how your support can make a difference.
Recreational Workshops in Türkiye Pave a Brighter and More Inclusive Future
One of our ongoing projects in Türkiye has aimed to increase resilience and foster social cohesion within vulnerable refugee and host community members in Kayseri, Aksaray, Çorum, and Samsun.
Dilek’s Story: “Our Journey Has Transformed into a Friendship and a Family”
Refugee communities face many challenges, and an often overlooked one is the language barrier that may exist between them and their host communities and country. By providing Turkish Language courses
Prince’s Story: A Journey of Transformation Through RET’s Multimedia Center
In the bustling Kinama Camp in Burundi, 30-year-old Bitakwila Prince reflects on the transformative journey he’s undergone since 2002. A program participant at RET’s multimedia center, he highlights the challenges
Empowering Refugees: Brah Moustapha’s Inspiring Journey
In the face of adversity, Brah Moustapha, a 52-year-old refugee from Nigeria, has demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination. Forced to leave behind his livelihood and home due to escalating security
Esma: “Speaking English Has Become Much Easier for Me”
RET, in collaboration with LEAP Turkiye, has been successfully implementing the second phase of the “Turkish and English Language Learning Programme as a Tool for Empowerment and Social Cohesion” Project
Jonathan’s Story: Pride and healing paths for LGTBIQ+ Venezuelan migrants and refugees
June is Pride month, an opportunity to celebrate all forms of love and diversity. It is also a reminder of all the challenges the LGTBIQ+ community faces worldwide, especially for
From the camp to the world Christian’s Success Story
Christian is a young Congolese who grew up in the Bwagiriza #refugee #camp in Ruyigi, #Burundi. From a young age, Christian was drawn to entertainment, he dreamt of becoming a
Bridging the cultural gaps through Music and Dance. An Initiative led by the Youth to the young people of Türkiye
“Whenever we share our music, we share our emotions, our fears, and the challenges that bring us together” RET Youth Orchestra and Choir member. Trained in leadership and communications, RETGetting Things Right: A Brief Update on the Humanitarian Situation in Türkiye
After four years of conflict, the world is well aware of the tragedy of the Syrian conflict. Governments, humanitarian organizations and the International Community are bracing for a prolonged intervention.
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