Australia for UNHCR

Australia for UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

A Cry for Help

The civil war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the world's deadliest conflict resulting in the deaths of more than 5.4 million people. Fuelled by struggles for political power and mineral wealth, fighting has flared regularly since 1998. Your donation will help provide emergency relief and assistance to those in need.

Donate to our DRC Appeal now

Safe Mother and Baby Program

For refugee women, pregnancy and childbirth can be fraught with risk with thousands of mothers and their babies dying each year, often due to preventable complications. Help Australia for UNHCR provide life-saving solutions to save the lives of mothers and their babies.

Donate now and help save lives

Syria Crisis

The current conflict in Syria has forced an estimated 60,000 refugees to flee in response to escalating violence between rebel groups and government forces. UNHCR anticipates that many thousands more will need to flee their homes in the coming weeks. Please make a donation today and help UNHCR provide life-saving assistance.

Please donate today and help save lives

Give Hope to Refugee Children

Millions of refugee children have been forced to flee conflict and persecution. You can give them hope and a better future by becoming a monthly donor to UNHCR, the world's leading humanitarian agency and charity for refugees.

Become a monthly donor today

East Africa Crisis

The worst drought in 60 years has caused the world's most severe food crisis in East Africa with 12 million people in urgent need of aid. We urgently need your help to provide emergency nutrition, shelter, food, water and medical care to refugees who have fled conflict and famine.

Please donate now to help families in crisis

About Us

Australia for UNHCR is an Australian charity that raises funds to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Australia. Our aim is to help Australians change the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world.

As well as providing emergency relief like shelter, food, water, and medical care, our generous supporters improve refugees' future opportunities, providing infrastructure, schools, and income generating projects. Our monthly donors also provide vital funding for UNHCR's Emergency Response Teams who are on the ground saving lives within 72 hours, whenever and wherever crisis strikes. Find out more about Australia for UNHCR.

About Refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, cares for refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), asylum-seekers, returnees, and stateless people. In 2010 there were a total of 43.3 million of these people worldwide.

Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their homes by conflict or persecution. They are unwilling or unable to avail themselves of the protection of their own government, and must seek protection in another country. Read more about refugees.

What We Do

UNHCR, the world's leading humanitarian agency and charity for refugees, helps refugees and displaced people at every stage of their ordeal.

In emergencies, UNHCR provides emergency shelter, food, water and medical care.
In established refugee camps and communities, UNHCR strives to improve refugees' quality of life and future opportunities, providing infrastructure, schools and income generating projects.
When they are able to return, UNHCR gives refugees assistance with transport, documentation, and essential items to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Once they are home, UNHCR provides ongoing support and education to help refugees rebuild their communities and their livelihoods.