Millions of displaced people in Ethiopia, Somalia and other parts of the Horn of Africa are facing rising temperatures and one of the longest and most severe droughts on record. Sign up and help protect refugees from extreme heat!
Propelled by new waves of violence in Ukraine and long-standing conflict in Afghanistan, Syria and elsewhere, the number of forcibly displaced people has risen to more than 122.6 million for the first time in history. This represents 1.5% of the world’s population and is equivalent to the 12th most populated country.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is responding by rushing lifesaving essentials including shelter, water, food, safety and protection to refugees in need.
We believe refugees deserve to not only survive, but recover and build a better future for themselves.
What is USA for UNHCR?
Established by concerned American citizens, USA for UNHCR is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C. that supports the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), also known as the UN Refugee Agency.
The UN Refugee Agency is the world’s leading organization aiding and protecting people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution. UNHCR provides shelter, food, water, medical care and other lifesaving assistance to refugees around the world.
Since its formation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950, UNHCR has helped an estimated 50 million refugees restart their lives and has twice received the Nobel Peace Prize.
What we do
