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Timothy Mahood
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New Zealand

“It’s the right thing to do”: A conversation with Tim Mahood

The Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR reflects on why supporting refugees matters to Kiwis

A mother holds her 1 year old son while waiting for aid at a UNHCR distribution centre in Afghanistan
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Middle East, Afghanistan and Ukraine

Why refugees need your support this winter

While summer is almost here in Australia, refugees in the Northern Hemisphere are bracing for the toughest time of year.

Omwali* and her grandmother Nia* outside their home in Nakivale refugee settlement.
© Australia for UNHCR/Hugh Rutherford
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Uganda

Reuniting refugee families in Uganda

With your support, UNHCR is helping unaccompanied children like Omwali* reunite with their loved ones and reclaim their childhoods.

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New Zealand

Kay’s kindness: Why she is leaving a gift in her Will

Kay shares why she’s passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of refugees and displaced people.

Congolese refugee sisters embrace inside their home in Nakivale settlement, Uganda. Uganda hosts around one million refugee children.
© Australia for UNHCR/Hugh Rutherford
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Uganda

The smallest survivors: Children are fleeing war on their own

Unaccompanied refugee children in Uganda urgently need your help.

Mariia and Anatolii, who were displaced by the war in Ukraine, hold a picture of their three sons
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Ukraine

How your support is keeping hope alive in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine continuing to shatter lives, your donations are providing vital aid to families like Mariia and Anatolii’s.

New Zealand. Abdul Haidari At Work
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New Zealand

From Afghanistan to Aotearoa

Abdul Samad Haidari’s journey from refugee to advocate

Burundi. Refugee Families In Nyakanda Refugee Camp
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Worldwide

Why is World Refugee Day important?

Learn about the history and significance of World Refugee Day, and discover how you can get involved to support refugees worldwide 

At 103 years old, Syrian refugee Jassim returns home after the fall of the Assad regime.
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Syria

Syrian centenarian leads his family home

Great-grandfather Jassim is one of over 500,000 Syrians who have returned home from neighboring countries, determined to rebuild despite ongoing challenges.

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Our fundraising impact

The majority of funds raised by Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.

72%
Humanitarian programs
14%
Admin
14%
Fundraising