A man weaves his roof onto his house at Largo camp for Liberian refugees, located in Kenema, Sierra Leone. © UNHCR/N.Behring
The Work You Support

One of the world's principle humanitarian agencies, twice winner of the Nobel prize, UNHCR is a politically independent organization that has been mandated to protect and assist refugees and to seek durable solutions to their plight.

As one of the lead humanitarian agencies in refugee crises such as Rwanda, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor, Afghanistan and Liberia we aim to ensure that dangerous gaps in vital aid do not occur.

Your support does make a difference.


The Global Appeal
Published in December every year, the Global Appeal outlines UNHCR's plans and priorities for the upcoming year. This includes main operations, planned activities and financial requirements for its worldwide operations.



The Global Report
Published in June every year, the Global Report reviews UNHCR's work in the previous year. It describes the agency's operations and funding situation worldwide, and is often seen as the main accountability mechanism to donors.



Kenya flooding
After fleeing conflict, refugees uprooted again by severe flooding in northern Kenya.


Who is UNHCR?
Who we are, what we do, where and who we help and how.


Who is a Refugee?
In an increasingly complex world of flight, economic migration and people smuggling, who actually qualifies as a refugee and deserves international protection?


Our Work
Read more about UNHCR's work in different sectors in the field.


Our Partners
Learn more about innovative partnerships that are helping to strengthen UNHCR's mission.

Donation Contacts Worldwide
Find out how you can make a tax deductible gift today. Contact our closest UNHCR office.