The Refugee Run is an intensive simulation that evokes some of the enormous emotional upheaval of being forced to flee your home and everything that you know - becoming a refugee.

UNHCR and its partner the Crossroads Foundation, team up each year to present this experience to business leaders from around the globe at the World Economic Forum. This site tells the story of the Refugee Run at Davos 2012. With thanks to our current Corporate Sponsors.

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There are over 10 million refugees who have lost everything

There are over 10 million refugees who have lost everything

More than 37 million people were forced to flee war zones last year

More than 37 million people were forced to flee war zones last year

Over 1 million refugee children dream of a normal life

Over 1 million refugee children dream of a normal life

Millions of Refugee Children can only dream of secondary education

Millions of Refugee Children can only dream of secondary education

Stories from the Run 

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Close scrutiny

Patrick Yoon (Standard Chartered) is closely scrutinised by the border guard.

Medical care

Ingvild Soerensen (UN Global Compact) is able to get some basic medical care.

More action at the Border

Andy Wales (SAB Miller) is challenged by the guards as he tries to cross the border.

Newsweek at the Run

Christopher Dickey faces close interrogation from the border guard

South of the Border

Saskia Bruysten from the Yunus Social Business has her identity closely checked

Alistair Mackintosh, CIO, Actis

Another WEF delegate finds out a little of what having to flee feels like

More WEF attendees at the Run

Marcia Goodstein, President Idealab, getting her orders from the Guards

Another refugee voice from WEF 28.01.12

R tells his story to inspire world business leaders to bring about change for refugees at Davos