Australia for UNHCR

Australia for UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Syria Crisis Appeal

Over 800 days of conflict has placed an unbearable strain on the people of Syria. Five neighbouring countries are now hosting more than 1.6 million Syrians, a figure that is expected to swell to 3.45 million by the end of 2013. UNHCR calls on governments, businesses and individuals to support Syrians in their hour of need.

Please donate to our Syria crisis appeal

Syria: A heartbreaking human tragedy

UN humanitarian organisations appeal for increased support to help millions of Syrians. Please help UNHCR provide emergency assistance to displaced Syrians and refugees.

Please donate to our Syria crisis appeal

News: UNHCR reaches Sudanese refugees in remote region in CAR

UNHCR has established contact with some 3,500 Sudanese refugees who fled Sudan's Darfur region and escaped to north-east Central African Republic. The UN refugee agency and its partners will provide shelter, food, and health care to the refugees in the region.

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UNHCR grants help displaced Somali families to start businesses

Displaced Somalis get the opportunity to make a living and support their families through livelihood grants from UNHCR. You too can help UNHCR provide displaced Somalis and refugees with life-saving assistance.

Please donate to our East Africa appeal

World Refugee Day 2013

World Refugee Day (20 June) is a moment to remember the millions of people whose lives have been afflicted by war and crisis, and a time to intensify our support. Join us at our annual breakfast to commemorate World Refugee Day.

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News: UNHCR reaches Sudanese refugees in remote region in CAR

UNHCR grants help displaced Somali families to start businesses

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.