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Liberian refugee women pound grain in Jimmi Bargbo camp near Bo Town, Sierra Leone. © UNHCR/N.Behring |
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How Can You Help?
It doesn't take much. There are numerous ways you can get involved to help raise funds for and awareness of refugee issues and the work of the UN Refugee Agency.
- Make a donation today that directly translates into more refugee children attending school, new shelters for refugees and vital protection assistance.
- Help us raise awareness about the plight of refugees.
- Interested in working or interning with UNHCR? Find out how.
- You still have questions? Contact us.
Your support will make a difference.
Thank you!
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If you have a question we have the answer.
Learn more about how you can raise awareness of refugee issues in your community.
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Top
ten government Donors
* As at 22 June 2010
| Donor |
USD |
| USA |
533,330,238 |
| Japan |
134,948,785 |
| Sweden |
98,180,207 |
| Netherlands |
61,664,136 |
| European Commission |
56,164,563 |
| Norway |
53,458,055 |
| Canada |
43,836,889 |
| Denmark |
42,452,119 |
| Germany |
42,294,583 |
| Australia |
30,271,181 |
UNHCR is almost entirely funded by direct, voluntary contributions from governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals.
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22 July 2010
Some US$900,000 raised by Swedish teenagers is giving young female refugees in Rwanda the chance to become more independent and to lead productive lives.
Lions Sweden has given SEK 250 000 to support UNHCR’s work to
help the internally displaced in Pakistan against the extreme summer heat.
This sum covers the cost of 50,000 hygiene kits for girls and women.
The funds from the collection go to UNHCR:s work with the internally displaced persons in Georgia.
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