Stories
Story 1. When Anastasiia and her young son arrived in Illinois after fleeing the war in Ukraine, she carried with her a deep uncertainty about
Story 1. Beryl, originally from the Northwest Region, fled violence in late 2017 with her two younger siblings. After arriving in Yaoundé, she faced language
Story 1. When the pandemic swept through their town, dozens of children like Julie were left alone or in the care of distant relatives. The
Useful Links
This peer-reviewed article updates global orphanhood estimates to May 1, 2022, reporting 10.5 million children orphaned and 7.5 million who lost a primary caregiver, lending
This UNESCO-UIS database tracks the duration of school closures affecting 1.6 billion learners globally and the percentage of students still out of school by country,
UNICEF’s interactive portal offers real-time dashboards on orphanhood, school closures, malnutrition risk, and mental-health indicators from over 70 countries, helping donors visualize where needs are
This observational modeling report details the methodology—combining fertility rates, excess mortality, and household composition—to estimate orphanhood and caregiver loss across 192 countries through April 2021,
Presents research and statistics on workforce development, skills gaps, and the economic impact of vocational training for immigrants and refugees.
Offers state-specific data on services provided to refugees, including employment, training, and integration outcomes in Illinois.
Delivers in-depth data on refugee populations by state, employment rates, education levels, and workforce participation, supporting the narrative’s focus on barriers and opportunities.
Provides official statistics on refugee arrivals, demographics, employment, and integration outcomes across the U.S., including Illinois and the Chicagoland area.
