Thank you to our generous supporters who donated to our Libya appeal. You have helped vulnerable families affected by recent flooding in the country. Thousands of people died in the wake of Storm Daniel and more than 800,000 people need humanitarian assistance. UNHCR is on the ground now, providing life-saving aid. Read more about how your emergency donations are making a difference.
After fleeing Sudan’s conflict, refugees arriving in Central African Republic are finding shelter and safety. With your help, UNHCR is moving refugee families like Fatma’s away from dangerous border camps and into safe communities. Read more about how a new refugee settlement is helping families start over.
Thank you to our donors for your recent gifts supporting Rohingya refugees enduring extremely difficult conditions in Bangladesh. In Cox’s Bazar, camps are dangerously overcrowded, food rations have been cut, and the deadly monsoon season is now underway. This month three Rohingya refugees share their stories, highlighting the daily struggles faced by people dealing with floods and food scarcity.
Meet Australian UNHCR donor Dr Meredith Doig OAM, who is passionate about mentoring refugees. She recently mentored a Syrian university student via the Connecting Worlds app. Mentoring provides a unique way for donors to use their knowledge and experience to support refugee students overseas. Read more about Meredith’s experience taking part in this enriching program.
The devastation caused by Storm Daniel has made life even more difficult for refugees and internally displaced people in Libya. With your help, UNHCR is delivering life-saving aid to flood survivors and contacting refugees and asylum seekers to assess their situation.
After fleeing Sudan’s conflict, Fatma and her children are relieved to find safety in Korsi, a UNHCR-supported site for refugees in Central African Republic.
Living conditions in Cox’s Bazar are dire and refugees face enormous challenges to survive. Three Rohingya refugees share how they support themselves and their communities in the face of hardship.
Dr Meredith Doig OAM recently had the chance to mentor a Syrian refugee student through the Connecting Worlds app. She explains how she used her knowledge and experience to support Mariam, a law student in Jordan.
Get ready to lace up those joggers! Join us this November in our annual Stepping with Refugees challenge. Walk individually, in a community group, or workplace in support of refugees and displaced people around the world.
