Refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) are among the most vulnerable individuals and families in the world. Their number has increased substantially, with more than 117 million people forcibly displaced in 2025. 

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Useful Publications​

 

UNHCR recent reports (includes global report and trends)

World Bank 2023 WDR on refugees

UNICEF 2024 data and report

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Migration & Development Bulletin

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In 2022, the Rotary Action Group published a bulletin - the team is now relaunching the publication and we welcome your articles. Please don't hesitate to contact us!

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Fall 2022: Focus on the Nakivale settlement

Summer 2022: Focus on empowering girls

Spring 2002: Focus on responding to the refugee crisis

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Global Reports

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In 2020, with the Rotary Club of Washington Global, we published the report "Providing Relief and Creating Opportunities for Refugees." The report provided context on the refugee crisis and showcased the work of Rotarians engaged on the frontline in providing support to refugees and IDPs. Download the Refugee Report (2020).

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In 2021, we published a report on "Empowering Women and Girls through Education" with case studies of Rotary projects from all over the world. Download the Empowering Girls Report (2021).

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We are currently (2026) finalizing a new report on case studies of projects with refugees, IDPs, and migrants, including cost-benefit and cost effectiveness analysis.

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Interviews

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Coming soon.

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Knowledge Notes

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Coming soon.

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