Yemen
“Even though this is one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, it is also one of the least known”
Over seven years into the conflict, Yemen faces an unrelenting humanitarian crisis.
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Australia
How Nicky Smith is using chocolate to empower Syrian refugee women
Teacher-turned-chocolatier Nicky Smith donates to the Leading Women Fund through her company, Really Good Chocolate
Australia
Interview with Nazley Khan
Nazley Khan explains why her faith is central to her philanthropy
Jordan
Inside one of the world’s largest refugee camps
What life is like for Syrian refugees in Za’atari camp, Jordan
Jordan
Janine Allis: Reflections from Jordan
Boost Juice founder connects with Syrian refugee women
Australia
“It’s a good feeling to know my donation is going directly to women who need it”
Marie Richardson works for University of Notre Dame supporting student health workers in the Kimberley and is one of the Leading Women Fund’s Found...
Jordan
Jordan Journal: Debra O’Neill’s Mission Notes
"We can truly empower women if we focus not on their vulnerabilities, but on their strengths."
Lebanon
A child becomes the breadwinner for a Syrian refugee family
More support needed for Syrian refugees amid economic crisis in Lebanon
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Switzerland
“We need more leaders who have the ability to be vulnerable”
Kim Graham-Nye, Leading Women Fund member shares what happened when she rubbed shoulders with the great and the good at the World Economic Forum.
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