Middle East
‘Now more than ever, Afghan people need our support’
UNHCR provides critical, life-saving aid to the millions who have been displaced
Our Stories
Worldwide
A UNHCR representative shares how displacement impacts women and girls
Irene Omondi has spent her career as a field worker for UNHCR, she is deeply passionate about empowering refugee women and girls.
Afghanistan
Thank you for standing with Afghanistan
UNHCR has provided life-saving support to over 332,000 newly internally displaced persons this year
Middle East
Cold winter months add to suffering for refugees and displaced people
Conflict and insecurity has forced people from their homes into harsh winter conditions
Africa
Refugees in Cameroon help build ‘Great Green Wall’ to combat desertification
Refugees and host communities in Cameroon have planted 360,000 seedlings, transforming the environment in and around Minawao refugee camp.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Maternal health project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Teachers Health has helped to improve maternal and neonatal care for Central African refugees and their hosts in DRC.
Afghanistan
Batting for Afghanistan
Cricketing legend Ian Chappell is leading our Batting for Afghanistan appeal, encouraging everyone to support Afghanistan by buying a virtual bat or bidding on auction prizes.
Jordan
Refugee medics helping Jordan’s COVID-19 response
Over 300 healthcare professionals applied to join UNHCR’s ground-breaking program
Australia
“Why I decided to focus on giving back”
How a life-changing diagnosis led Kim Keating to re-evaluate her job – and start donating to the Leading Women Fund
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 programs14%
Admin14%
Fundraising