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Australia

“We couldn’t look away from the plight of refugees”

Meet the Clark Team who are Stepping with Refugees this November.

Germany. DAFI Scholars And Alumni In Berlin For The 30Th Anniversary Of The Scholaraship Programme 1 (3) Min
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Worldwide

Refugees rebuild their lives through education

The cost of higher education is still out of reach for many refugees. Leah, Asma and Sara highlight the power of education in creating generational change.

Humaira, a mother of eight, received a tent and emergency items from UNHCR and partners
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Afghanistan

Helping earthquake survivors in Afghanistan

One month on from the deadly earthquakes that struck Herat Province, tens of thousands of survivors are still homeless. With your help, UNHCR is de...

Kenya. Peter Shergold took part in a National Partners Mission
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Africa

Our CEO and Chair report from Kenya and Uganda

Australia for UNHCR CEO, Trudi Mitchell and Board Chair, Professor Peter Shergold recently returned from a field trip to Kenya and Uganda – two cou...

Afghanistan. Winterization In Bamyan Province
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Worldwide

Vulnerable families brace for a dangerous winter ahead

Winters in the Northern Hemisphere are bitterly cold, with temperatures dropping well below freezing. Refugees and displaced people need support to survive these harsh conditions.

Leading Women Fund donor Sabine McDonald and her family
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Australia

“I’m ready to start giving back”

Why Sabine McDonald donates to the Leading Women Fund 

Syrian refugee Alaa Alqasem
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Jordan

Meet the refugee journalist working to change lives

As a Syrian woman living in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, Alaa Alqasem knows better than most the challenges refugees face

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Our fundraising impact

The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.

72%
Humanitarian programs
14%
Admin
14%
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