Protection Impact During the Lean Season
Protection Impact During the Lean Season
UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
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with 14% seeking asylum in about 100 countries around the world, though majority remain within the Lake Chad Basin.
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100% of your Zakat goes to Nigeria’s most vulnerable families
Your Zakat can help vulnerable internally displaced Nigerians restart their lives.
UNHCR’s Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund has delivered life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable displaced families around the world. This year, Zakat donations received by supporters in Nigeria will go directly to the most vulnerable IDP families in Nigeria.
could provide 2 internally displaced families with farming assistance in Nigeria.
could provide a business start-up kit to 1 internally displaced person in Nigeria.
could provide an emergency shelter to 1 internally displaced family in Nigeria.