Refugee families are more likely to become self-reliant if provided with support outside of camp settings

With targeted support, refugees are more likely to gain employment, increase their savings and find safety if not housed in camps, study finds.

By: Lindsay Stark, Washington University in St. Louis and Ilana Seff, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 15, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 months ago

By Lindsay Stark, Washington University in St. Louis and Ilana Seff, Washington University in St. Louis

Refugees provided with targeted support outside of designated camps have a better chance of finding jobs, economic stability and safety.

That is the main finding in our recently published article in BMJ Global Health looking at what helps displaced families become self-reliant.

To establish what enables refugee households to meet their basic needs for housing, food, health care …

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