Contributions
Contributions
UNHCR's work is made possible by the generosity of dozens of governments, hundreds of companies and millions of private individuals who give directly to UNHCR's National Partners.
Below you can find detailed information on contributions, categorised by funding source, earmarking level, situation, and location.
The contribution information and breakdown for each donor are regularly updated every two weeks.
Contributions
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Source of funding
Earmarking level
Regional spread of contributions
The chart displays the percentage of the budget covered by received contributions, categorized by type of funding.
Contributions by Donor
Contributions by Donor
Contributions by Emergency
Contributions by Emergency
Contributions by Location
Contributions by Location
How does UNHCR record contributions?
UNHCR classifies contributions according to their level of flexibility and the degree to which they are earmarked. This classification is structured into four distinct tiers, ranging from highly flexible, unearmarked funding to tightly earmarked contributions designated for specific countries, sectors, or activities.
Flexible funding
Unearmarked
Contributed without restrictions on its use. It provides vital flexibility in determining how best to protect and assist people forced to flee.
Softly earmarked
It enables resource allocation across multiple countries in a region or emergency, or for specific population groups or themes, based on identified priorities.
Earmarked funding
Earmarked
Contributions for a specific country without any further limitations. It also includes contributions for responding to an emergency situation within a specified country.
Tightly earmarked
Contributions earmarked for a specific project or sector within a country or division. It also includes in-kind contributions and Junior Professional Officers' funds.
Multi-year funding
Pledged for 24 months or more. Whilst not all multi-year funding is flexible, the value of this type of contribution is its predictability, allowing UNHCR to apportion resources where they are needed most at the beginning of the year.
The role of private sector and national partners
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The support from the private sector
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The role of national partners
Entrusted with UNHCR's name, logo, and brand, they mobilize resources and awareness on its behalf for forcibly displaced and stateless people. UNHCR relies on the support of 11 National Partners, each established as an independent, non-governmental organization in the country where it operates. The funding they have collectively raised in recent years has risen rapidly, with a total income of $358 million. In 2024, they facilitated 55% of individual and private sector donations coming to UNHCR.
Guidance note on Funding updates
Curious about how UNHCR records and tracks contributions? Want to know exactly what’s included in our Funding updates?
Our guidance breaks it all down, offering a clear overview of key financial data - whether you're looking for contributions by donor, country-specific funding, or flexible funding allocations. This resource will help you navigate the updates with confidence.
🔍 Explore the guidance now and stay informed on how funding supports displaced communities worldwide.
Other relevant resources
For the final contribution data for 2024 and the latest updates for 2025, you can download our Funding overviews available at country, multi-country, emergency and regional level. A detailed and comprehensive report on 2024 contributions has been published in June 2025 as part of the Global Report 2024.
All Funding updates and the Global funding overviews are available for download in the publications section.
