10 Years In Review

Over the last 10 years, Australian donors have raised more than $30 million in support of UNHCR projects around the world. These are just some examples of how these funds have helped improve refugee lives.

What we have achieved

Since it was established in 2000, Australia for UNHCR has transferred more than $30 million to support UNHCR's international humanitarian operations.

80% of this funding has been used to support UNHCR's emergency operations. Many of these are 'silent emergencies': disasters which take place out of the media spotlight but which have led to mass displacement. The committed support of Australian donors has enabled UNHCR to go beyond meeting the immediate needs of refugees and the displaced and look to longer-term solutions. These are just some examples of how these funds have helped improve refugee lives.

Malaria is the single biggest killer of children under five

Malaria prevention and treatment

Approximately 33% of refugee children do not attend school

Education

Contaminated water kills the world’s poor and displaced in their millions

Increasing access to clean, safe drinking water

Australian donors have contributed to many UNHCR returning home operations

Returning home

Shelter is one of the most critical things UNHCR provides

Shelter

UNHCR works to increase the self-reliance of refugee communities

Self reliance

Australian donors have helped fund emergency feeding and nutrition programs

Emergency nutrition

Thousands of refugee women and babies die needlessly each year

Maternal health

UNHCR aims to mobilise emergency response teams, supplies & equipment within 72 hours

Emergency response

Sport plays an important role in rebuilding communities

Youth sports programs