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Our Ambassadors and Patrons
Alongside its many donors, Australia for UNHCR is supported by influential and prominent Australians who are passionate about helping the world’s refugees and displaced people.
Ambassadors and patrons help raise awareness of the humanitarian emergencies which Australia for UNHCR supports and educate Australians about how they can help.
Our ambassadors and patrons come from a broad range of areas. Some are leading humanitarian advocates, often refugees themselves who now call Australia home. Others are high profile supporters from sectors such as the arts, entertainment, finance and sport.
Meet our ambassadors and patrons:
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Michael Dwyer AM
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Yarrie Bangura
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Anjilla Seddeqi
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Carina Hoang
Raja Yassine
Ambassador
Raja Yassine is a passionate advocate and supporter of young refugees from minority communities. Starting her career in teaching, Raja now works as a Scholarship Coordinator at Newington College, Sydney, where she assists young refugees with gaining access to education. Raja joined Australia for UNHCR as an Islamic Philanthropy Ambassador in 2023.
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Zaheda Ghani
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John W.H. Denton AO
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Ian Chappell
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Akec Makur Chuot
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Marta Dusseldorp
Peter Gould
Ambassador
Peter Gould is a leading creative designer. His studio team uses design, research and a deep understanding of Muslim audiences to help purpose-driven organisations create brands and experiences for a more inclusive and representative world – and he credits his personal spiritual journey as a major influence. Peter led a unique digital art fundraising campaign for Australia for UNHCR in 2023, raising funds to support the UN Refugee Agency's work in Türkiye and Syria following a series of major earthquakes.
Read more: Online community raises $23,000 for Türkiye and Syria
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