Middle East Emergency
Increasing violence is threatening lives across the Middle East. Donate now to help UNHCR stay ready to respond wherever it’s needed most.
Sudan Crisis
The people of Sudan are living through the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. UNHCR is on the ground right now, saving lives and delivering emergency aid. But the situation is unbearable. Please donate today.
Ukraine Crisis
Ukrainians are losing their lives, their loved ones and their homes. Your donation is a lifeline for Ukrainians enduring a fourth year of horrific war.
Donate Regularly
By joining the Emergency Response Team with an ongoing gift, you can help a refugee on the worst day of their life. And as a regular donor, you get to do it again and again.
Empowering Gifts
Choosing an Empowering Gift only takes a few minutes, but its impact will last a lifetime. Purchase a life-changing gift for your loved one and empower a refugee today.
Australians empowering refugees
Australia for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner in Australia, raising funds and awareness to support displaced people across the globe.
Australia for UNHCR unites caring Australians – individuals, community groups and businesses – to support people fleeing conflict, disaster and persecution. We advocate and fundraise for refugee protection, emergency aid and long-term support and solutions, helping UNHCR reach millions of displaced people each year.
Your donations to Australia for UNHCR in action
Join our Emergency Response Team with your regular donation
Anyone can become a refugee. It takes just one war, one disaster, one crisis.
When a family’s world is turned upside down, they need immediate aid. By donating every four weeks, you ensure that emergency teams are ready to respond at a moment’s notice.
Refugees count on UNHCR to stay and deliver. You can support this vital work – sign up now to become a regular donor and begin changing lives.
Key Emergency Response
UNHCR works in more than 130 countries around the world. We are often first in and last out in a refugee crisis, providing vulnerable families with shelter, water and other survival essentials. Your gift to Australia for UNHCR can provide life-saving aid for people in their time of greatest need.
The 2026 Les Murray Award is now open for nominations.
The Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition celebrates the contribution of refugees who shine a light on the situation of forcibly displaced people. The winner receives $10,000, generously donated by SBS, in recognition of their work.
