About – Everyday Refugees

Our Mission

To support refugees and the communities that host them by creating access to education, opportunity and direct support. We work to strengthen resilience, amplify voices and build a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Our work

Our Vision

A world where people forced from their homes are welcomed, empowered and able to rebuild their lives with dignity — and where the underlying causes of displacement are addressed.

Our impact

79.5 millionPeople forcibly displaced worldwide

26 millionRefugees

50%Are children

1 in 3Have been displaced for over 5 years

A young girl photographed by Everyday Refugees

Our story

A foundation
born from witness.

Everyday Refugees Foundation was established by photojournalist Muhammed Muheisen, whose work has witnessed the human impact of conflict and displacement first-hand. The Foundation turns these stories into action, working with local partners to support real people and create lasting change.

Our story

Executive Board

Guiding our mission with experience, integrity and a shared commitment to a fairer world.

Meet the team

Muhammed Muheisen

Chairman

Muhammed Muheisen Muhammed Muheisen is a world-renowned photographer. He is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, a National Geographic photojournalist and Explorer, the…