“Many feel guilty about leaving.”
When the war reached Kyiv in the spring of 2022, Iryna Lysohorko quickly packed the essentials and left the city…
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Leen Escaped a Life of Violence
Leen* in Gaza has escaped two violent marriages and is fighting for a life of safety for herself and her…
“You have to keep moving forward – even when you don’t have the strength”
Kateryna Sveshnikova has been forced to flee twice. The first time was in 2014, when war broke out in eastern…
Solar energy is creating new opportunities for young people in Malawi
In many parts of Malawi, natural resources like forests and farmland are under severe pressure. Poverty forces many people to…
“Do Not Take Democracy for Granted” – Ukrainian Organisations Visited IM in Lund
Yesterday, IM’s head office in Lund welcomed guests from afar. Representatives of the Ukrainian organisations Zahyst and Stan came to…
Four Decades with IM – Anne-Sophie Björk’s Story
When Anne-Sophie Björk joined IM, she was just 18 – the youngest person at the Lund office. This year, she…
“‘If my father knew I would be dead’ – young women in Guatemala defy taboos to change their lives
In Guatemala, girls risk their lives to learn about their own bodies. Sex education is practically non-existent, abortion is effectively…
A Life in Exile: Tsepak Wangmo’s Story of Identity and Hope
When Tsepak Wangmo speaks about her life, it is a story woven with exile, identity, and resilience. Her husband grew…
Growing Dreams Together
The story of the Tibetan Homes Foundation (THF) in Mussoorie is also the story of thousands of Tibetan refugees –…
The Search Within
A young Tibetan woman’s personal journey of finding strength working with IM in India, discovering her professional leadership through project…
Limitless Sky: Bringing out the best in Tibetan GenNext
The year was 2002. In a small Tibetan school nestled in the hills of Karnataka, South India, teachers and students…
Navigating Identity, Responsibility, and Opportunity as a Young Tibetan
35-year-old Thupten Rigzin believes that being a young Tibetan today is fraught with challenges. With limited opportunities and the unique…