What Can I do to Support?
What Can I do to Support?
We are UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. We ask you to stand in solidarity with people forced to flee and take action to give hope, protection and safeguard their rights.
10 ways you can show solidarity with refugees
Refugee entrepreneurs bring new skills, resilience and adaptability. Employment helps refugees to build a new life for themselves and their family, and enables them to contribute to society. Support a local refugee-owned business, employ refugees in your workplace, or offer mentoring to those seeking careers.
Show your solidarity with those forced to flee and support the right to seek asylum by joining the conversation on social media using the hashtag #HopeAwayFromHome. Check out our social media kit for content and suggested social media messages.
Provide emergency supplies such as shelter, food, water, medicine and other life-saving essentials to people fleeing war and persecution. By donating, you can help refugees rebuild their lives.
You can support refugees by volunteering at a local refugee supporting organization. From foodbanks, language tutoring and legal services to community sponsorship and resettlement support – there are so many ways you can have a positive impact on refugees in your local community.
Browse the MADE51 shop for beautiful hand-made pieces produced by refugees. MADE51 uplifts refugee artisans through income, skills and visibility, while supporting the growth of local ethical enterprises and keeping cultural traditions alive.
UNHCR Young Champions are a global community of young supporters and refugees who advocate, volunteer and fundraise for people forced to flee.
Students can join the UNHCR Model UN Refugee Challenge to debate major issues related to forced displacement. The best resolutions will win awards and be shared with policymakers.
UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution and those denied a nationality. To learn more about refugees, asylum seekers and statelessness, visit our website. We also have teaching materials for primary and secondary education, as well as some guidance for teachers working with refugee children in the classroom.
Engage in conversations with family and friends to raise awareness of the issues affecting those who are forced to flee, and the incredible contributions they bring to their new communities. You can find plenty of refugee stories published on UNHCR's website.
Only 6 per cent of refugee youth are enrolled in higher education. Help fund life-changing scholarships for refugee students through UNHCR’s Aiming Higher campaign. Read more about UNHCR’s 15by30 campaign for 15 per cent of refugee youth in higher education by 2030.
1. Sign UNHCR’s Petition
Sign the petition to call for urgent action to protect the rights of people fleeing war, violence and persecution. Take your message to world leaders at December’s Global Refugee Forum and show them that compassion and humanity are stronger than fear and suspicion. With your voice added in solidarity, change is more possible.
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Join UNHCR’s Social Media Campaign
Check out our social media kit for content and suggested social media messages. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #HopeAwayFromHome.
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Donate
Provide emergency supplies such as shelter, food, water, medicine and other life-saving essentials to people fleeing war and persecution. Donate now to help refugees rebuild their lives.
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Become a Volunteer
You can support refugees by volunteering at a local refugee supporting organization. From foodbanks, language tutoring and legal services to community sponsorship and resettlement support – there are so many ways you can have a positive impact on refugees in your local community.
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Support Refugee Employment
Refugee entrepreneurs bring new skills, resilience and adaptability. Employment helps refugees to build a new life for themselves and their family, and enables them to contribute to society. Support a local refugee-owned business, employ refugees in your workplace, or offer mentoring to those seeking careers.
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Become a Young Champion for Refugees
UNHCR Young Champions are a global community of young supporters and refugees who advocate, volunteer and fundraise for people forced to flee. Become a UNHCR Young Champion.
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Join the Model UN Refugee Challenge
Students can join the UNHCR Model UN Refugee Challenge to debate major issues related to forced displacement. The best resolutions will win awards and be shared with policymakers. Join the challenge here.
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Share UNHCR Resources
UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution and those denied a nationality. To learn more about refugees, asylum seekers and statelessness, visit our website. We also have teaching materials for primary and secondary education, as well as some guidance for teachers working with refugee children in the classroom.
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Connect with your community
Engage in conversations with family and friends to raise awareness of the issues affecting those who are forced to flee, and the incredible contributions they bring to their new communities. You can find plenty of refugee stories published on UNHCR 's website.
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Fund Refugee Access to Education
Only 6 per cent of refugee youth are enrolled in higher education. Help fund life-changing scholarships for refugee students through UNHCR’s Aiming Higher campaign. Read more about UNHCR’s 15by30 campaign for 15 per cent of refugee youth in higher education by 2030.
