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At 103 years old, Syrian refugee Jassim returns home after the fall of the Assad regime.
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Syria

Syrian centenarian leads his family home

Great-grandfather Jassim is one of over 500,000 Syrians who have returned home from neighboring countries, determined to rebuild despite ongoing challenges.

Sumia Hassan fled the conflict in Sudan, which has now entered its second year.
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Sudan

Sudan: Two years on

Millions of people are displaced after two years of war in Sudan. Now, a funding gap is threatening to stop life-saving aid from reaching those who need it most.

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Inspiring refugee advocates: Meet the past winners of the Les Murray Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 award

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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%
Fundraising