Education

One in three refugee children doesn't attend school. And while 80% of refugees are women and children, girls are seriously under represented at school. Two thirds of refugee girls do not progress beyond middle primary. 

To donate to the Education Appeal click here.

Safe Mother and Baby Appeal

Of the estimated 529,000 maternal deaths that occur globally each year, 48% occur in Africa with refugee women and girls being particularly vulnerable. Countries of focus are Myanmar and Chad where health workers are facing a maternity health crisis.   

Iraq Emergency

The number of displaced in Iraq is currently estimated at 4.2 million, approximately half of which have been internally displaced and the other half forced to take refuge in neighbouring states. The internal rate of displacement is continuing at a rate of some 40,000 to 50,000 a month.   

To donate to the Iraq Emergency Appeal click here.

Darfur/Chad Emergency

Refugees and displaced people have fled fighting that erupted in Sudan's western region of Darfur since 2003. Right now, more than 2 million people are displaced in Darfur itself. UNHCR is providing emergency relief and assistance.   

Malnutrition in Kenya and Darfur

Camps in Kenya's Dadaab region and through much of Darfur have seen an upsurge in malnutrition. In the Dadaab region there has been an increase in refugee numbers due to fluctuating conflict in neighbouring Somalia. Those particularly affected are young children.   

Kenyan Emergency