United States of America
United States of America
As UNHCR's most generous government partner, the United States, through its funding to UNHCR, makes a life-saving impact on the lives of forcibly displaced and stateless people around the world.
Total contributions in 2025 to date
The total contributions shown include contributions from the government and the private sector. Visit our donor ranking page to learn where the United States stand among other donors according to their contributions.
Source of income
Government
Government contributions in 2025 to date
Earmarking level
Earmarking level
Private sector
Private contributions in 2025 to date
Earmarking level
Earmarking level
UNHCR’s national partner in the United States (USA for UNHCR) channels support from the private sector, mobilizing over $12.3 million in 2025 to date in vital resources for displaced communities worldwide.
The United States of America's support for UNHCR
For over 70 years, the U.S. has been a steadfast and robust ally of UNHCR, serving as a member of the Advisory Committee since 1951 and a founding member of the governing Executive Committee since 1959.
With vital U.S. contributions, UNHCR is able to realize its mandate to protect, assist, and seek solutions for refugees and forcibly displaced persons through the provision of lifesaving humanitarian aid in emergencies, protection for unaccompanied and vulnerable children, access to critical documentation, support for voluntary repatriation and more.
In 2024, the United States contributed a total of $2.052 billion, 10% of which was flexible funding. Contributions from the United States reach nearly every facet of UNHCR’s work, allowing us to respond quickly in emergencies and maintain essential activities in protracted crises.
Beginning in 2024, the United States has provided generous support for UNHCR operations to implement long-term solutions for refugees and internally displaced people. With this support, UNHCR’s solutions projects focus on self-reliance, resilience and integration of refugees, promoting regional stability, sustainable economic growth, and long-term solutions for displaced populations around the globe.
United States country page
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United States website
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Overview of support in 2024
The charts below present data on funding received from both private sector and government contributions.
Earmarking of funding from the United States
Top 5 emergencies receiving US funding
National partner: USA for UNHCR
USA for UNHCR was established in 1989 to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency by raising awareness and mobilizing resources in the United States. As a National Partner of UNHCR, it plays a vital role in building support for refugees among individuals, foundations, and the private sector.
Through strategic fundraising and storytelling, USA for UNHCR helps protect and empower displaced people around the world. The organization contributes to UNHCR’s emergency response and long-term solutions, while fostering sustained public engagement with refugee issues. With a strong base of committed donors and a growing network of partners and advocates, USA for UNHCR is uniquely positioned to amplify UNHCR’s mission across the U.S. landscape.
Total contribution in 2024:
$73.1 million
In 2024, USA for UNHCR contributed $73.1 million to UNHCR, representing 3.5% of the total contribution from the United States
Private donors in the United States of America
To see all private donors in the USA who contributed to UNHCR’s operations and programmes in 2024 with 9.5 million, visit the dedicated section of the Global Report.
Stories from the field
After more than 13 years as refugees in Jordan, the family is soon being resettled to the United States.