United States of America
United States of America
A Sudanese refugee and her children in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
As one of UNHCR's most generous government partners, the United States makes a life-saving impact on the lives of forcibly displaced and stateless people around the world.
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 U.S. contributions, UNHCR works 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 2025, the United States contributed a total of $812 million to over 50 operations across the globe, allowing us to respond quickly in emergencies and maintain essential activities in protracted crises.
In 2024 and 2025, the United States 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.
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UNHCR’s national partner in the United States (USA for UNHCR) channels support from the private sector, mobilizing $54.2 million in 2025 in vital resources for displaced communities worldwide.
Overview of support in 2025
The charts below present data on funding received from both private sector and government contributions.
Earmarking of funding from the United States
Contributions dashboard
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.
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 2025:
$54.2 million
In 2025, USA for UNHCR contributed $54.2 million to UNHCR, representing 6% of the total contribution from the United States
Private donors in the United States of America
Private donors in the USA contributed $55.9 million to UNHCR's operations and programmes in 2025.
- See more information about private donors in the dedicated section of the Global Report.
- To view a list of major private donors who contributed to UNHCR’s operations and programmes in 2025, download the Global financial information for the Global Report 2025.