What You Need to Know

More than 1 million refugees and migrants are expected to land on Europe-s shores in 2016—roughly the same number that arrived in 2015. Once in Europe, this already vulnerable population faces a long and treacherous journey to countries welcoming refugees such as Germany and Sweden. En route, the refugees and migrants face many threats to their safety including insufficient food and water, inadequate shelter, minimal access to medical care and harsh weather conditions.