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Leading Women Fund donor Sabine McDonald and her family
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“I’m ready to start giving back”

Why Sabine McDonald donates to the Leading Women Fund 

Leading Women Fund donor Barbara Jackson
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Why Connecting Worlds is so profound

Former NGO worker Barbara Jackson on why she loves our app experience – and what she’ll do differently this time around

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"Educating girls has a generational impact"

Why Australian donor Dr Meredith Doig OAM was so passionate about mentoring a Syrian refugee student via the Connecting Worlds app.

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Riding for refugees

A Japanese tourist is travelling 3,000km across Australia on a scooter to raise money for refugees.

Fundraisers, Mary Lou and Therese wear UNHCR shirts
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Rocky road for refugees

How two friends are changing lives by doing something they love.

UNHCR assists a woman who was forced from her home in Ukraine
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You helped UNHCR assist 4.7 million people in Ukraine

Your generosity is helping UNHCR deliver life-saving assistance.

Dr Michael Brownstein
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“Refugees are particularly dedicated and resilient medical professionals”

A Syrian refugee student has received a life-changing mentorship from an Australian doctor thanks to UNHCR’s innovative Connecting Worlds app.

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The Ukrainian soprano raising her voice for refugees

Maryana Golovko has collaborated with Australian band The Bluesberries to produce the moving song Blue Skies.

Nawal smiles at the camera while her daughter looks at a smart phone Nawal is holding.
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How it feels to take part in Connecting Worlds

Four donors share their experience connecting with refugees through the world-first app

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Our fundraising impact

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
13%
Admin
12%
Fundraising