Special residency card saves life of Venezuelan in Peru
1,278 views · Published 18 October 2018 · 2:25 · Indexed 3 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2018 · News & Politics
Kelvin and Marelis left Venezuela for Peru a year ago. Shortly after arriving in Lima in January 2018, Marelis fell severely ill. Marelis spent 22 days in the intensive care unit with kidney failure. Kelvin’s earnings selling food on the street were not enough to pay the hospital bills. Gaining access to social services though a special residency card saved the life of Marelis. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
