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High Commissioner Visits Mykolaiv
Ukraine

Two years on: Ukrainian families still need urgent assistance

With your support, UNHCR is delivering emergency aid to Ukrainians and helping them rebuild their lives.

2024 VIC Young Australian of the Year winner, Bhakta Bhadur Bhattarai
Australia

Former refugees recognised in 2024 Australian of the Year Awards

Bhakta, Tin Hta and Qasem are celebrated for giving back to their communities.

Liz Lewis Leading Women Fund Donor
Australia

“How we connected”

A Syrian refugee woman and her Australian match reflect on their heart-warming experience using the Connecting Worlds app.

Zhanna Miron Leading Women Fund Donor
Australia

“Cash assistance gives women financial freedom”

Leading Women Fund member Zhanna Miron is passionate about supporting refugee women.

Rozhan Gawdan Private Sector Partnerships Officer at UNHCR Jordan
Jordan

“I want donors to know these women are very strong.”

Rozhan Gawdan, Private Sector Partnerships Officer in UNHCR’s Jordan operation, shares what she has learnt about Syrian refugee women – and what makes them so inspiring.

Bulgaria. Sofia, 9, A Refugee Girl From Ukraine Is Looking Forward To Starting School In Bulgaria This Year
Worldwide

Seven children's books about refugees

Inspire empathy and expand young readers’ understanding of refugees during story time.

Poland. Ukranian Refugees In Poland Receive Winter Support
Ukraine

Hanna’s dream: To reunite with her family in a peaceful Ukraine

The people of Ukraine need your support more than ever as they enter a second winter at war.

Pakistan_Afghan-Refugee-Children-In-Islamabad
Worldwide

Five moments that made us smile in 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, we look back on some of the moments that gave us hope throughout the year.

Bangladesh_UNHCR-Nansen-Refugee-Award-Winners
Bangladesh

Rohingya storytellers win Regional Nansen Refugee Award

Living in the world’s largest refugee camp, four talented photographers tell the stories of their fellow Rohingyas, a stateless minority from Myanmar.

Fundraising Commitment

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