Australia
Welcome our new CEO, Trudi Mitchell
For the past six years, Trudi has served as Deputy National Director, working closely with founder Naomi Steer, who stepped away after 22 years in the leadership role.
Our Stories B
Jordan
How your donations helped Hanaa survive the pandemic
Why cash assistance proved a lifeline for this single Syrian mum
Australia
Sydneysiders walk for refugees
Refugees and other members of the community came together last month at the OneStep Walks festival in Sydney, commemorating World Refugee Day.
© UNHCR/Jannat Gul Totakhail
Afghanistan
UNHCR provides life-saving aid for earthquake survivors
Australians continue to stand with the people of Afghanistan in the face of the latest emergency.
©UNHCR/Lilly Carlisle
Jordan
What would you take if you were forced to flee?
Three Syrian refugee women reveal the item they picked up in the final moments before leaving home.
Worldwide
More than 100 million people displaced globally
The UN Refugee Agency’s latest Global Trends Report reveals an unprecedented level of displacement caused by persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and natural disaster.
Australia
Celebrating refugees on World Refugee Day
Australia for UNHCR raises $257,000 for Ukraine emergency at World Refugee Day lunch.
New Zealand
'I think of refugees as a testament to the strength and goodness of the human spirit’
New Zealand’s first ever refugee Member of Parliament, Golriz Ghahraman, reflects on how her refugee background has helped her navigate political life.
Jordan
“There is no such thing as a ‘male’ or ‘female’ job”
Zuzan fled Syria for Jordan with her husband and three children. She uses her craft skills to provide for her family.
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.
72%
Humanitarian programs14%
Admin14%
Fundraising