Young refugee girl looking at the camera while snow is falling down. Hadeel, Young girl stands in front of her tent while it snows ; Temperatures have fallen below freezing over the past weeks in Lebanon. Refugees and Lebanese families are struggling to cope with the low temperatures, heavy snow and fast winds, in addition to the impact ongoing severe economic crisis that has pushed most families to the brink.
© UNHCR / Houssam Hariri

Winter Appeal

Millions of vulnerable people across the Middle East, Afghanistan and Ukraine are facing a life-threatening winter and urgently need your help.

This winter, displaced families will struggle more than ever to stay safe and warm.

Ukrainian people are rushing to repair bombed-out houses before the first snows fall.

Displaced Afghans are tracking the rising cost of gas in despair, wondering how they can afford to stay warm while also feeding their children.

And Syrian refugees, who have been unable to return home for over a decade, simply don’t know how they will survive yet another gruelling winter in a leaky tent.

Please donate now to help families find safety and warmth this winter. Your gift can provide clothing, blankets and insulated accommodation for refugees.

Our fundraising commitment

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.

75%
Humanitarian programs
14%
Admin
11%
Fundraising