Contributions

PLANNING, FUNDING AND RESULTS

Contributions

Learn how UNHCR is funded thanks to the generous contributions of donors, helping protect and support forcibly displaced and stateless people around the world.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Pledging conference 2025

Donor governments responded to UNHCR's Global Appeal 2026 by pledging $1.161 billion at the Pledging Conference held on 2 December 2025. Together with pledges previously announced and $350 million pledged by private donors via UNHCR's National Partners, this means UNHCR will start 2026 with funding of $1.5 billion, covering almost 18 per cent of UNHCR’s projected funding needs for next year.

The role of private sector and national partners

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The support from the private sector

Following severe funding cuts, the private sector became an indispensable source of support in 2025. This included $302 million in unearmarked funding – 43% of total private sector contributions – provided without specific allocation. In 2025, contributions from individuals and the private sector totaled $697 million, accounting for 19% of total contributions to UNHCR. Of this amount, $386 million came from individual donors, while partnerships and philanthropy contributed $312 million.

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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. In 2025, they facilitated 51% of individual and private-sector donations coming to UNHCR with a total income of $364 million.

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.

Read the guidance note

Other relevant resources

For the final contribution data for 2025 and the latest updates for 2026, you can download our funding updates available at country, multi-country, situation and regional level. A detailed and comprehensive report on 2025 contributions has been published in June 2026 as part of the Global Report 2025.