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The Global Refugee Forum – how can you help refugees?

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The Global Refugee Forum – how can you help refugees?

At the Global Refugee Forum countries, companies and a range of other actors will make their pledge to help refugees.

So what can you do? As an individual there are a number of actions you can take.
10 December 2019
You can make a difference to refugees living in the UK.
You can make a difference to refugees living in the UK.
© Andrew McConnell

Welcome refugees

Across the United Kingdom, people are opening their hearts and lives to refugees and saying ‘welcome’ in a range of innovative ways.

In our A Great British Welcome series we meet the people who are hosting, educating, employing and making friends with refugees.

Explore the series

Ask your university to help refugees

Right now only 3% of refugees enter higher education. That’s compared to a global average of 37%. Student Action for Refugees and City of Sanctuary are calling on higher education institutions and refugee education organisations to pledge towards the goal of 15% of refugees in higher education by 2030.

As refugee children grow older, the less likely they are to receive an education.
© Antoine Hardy
As refugee children grow older, the less likely they are to receive an education.

Is your university on the list? If not, share this message and ask them to commit to help. Don’t forget to tag them.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
UNHCR United Kingdom
@UNHCRUK
This is a great achievement by @STARnational and @UniofSanctuary. In a global statement, universities are called on to help close the gap in education. Right now only 3% of refugees access higher education. Will your university help to change this? https://t.co/TcJwcNybI3
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Send your university a message

Volunteer or get involved with your local community sponsorship group

Refugees and asylum seekers can face a number of challenges as they rebuild their lives in the UK, but there are lots of ways that you can offer support. 

There are many ways to help refugees through volunteering your time.
© David Azia
There are many ways to help refugees through volunteering your time.

Find out more about how you can make a difference to refugees living in the UK.

I want to help

Take action

Right now in the UK, refugees who have been torn apart from their families continue to be separated from the people they love because of  restrictive rules.

Winta was reunited with her children who were captured in Libya. They now live together in Switzerland.
© Mark Henley
Winta was reunited with her children who were captured in Libya. They now live together in Switzerland.

Together we can change this.

Sign the petition

Fundraise or donate to UNHCR

With every pound you donate, we can provide more shelter, safety and refuge to innocent people forced to flee for their lives.

Families are being forced to flee for safety. Help save lives today.
© Fidaa Alfakih
Families are being forced to flee for safety. Help save lives today.

Donate or fundraise for UNHCR

The Global Refugee Forum is taking place in Geneva on December 16 to 18. You can follow events online and show your support using #RefugeeForum. A webcast will be available on the Global Refugee Forum webpage.