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New Zealanders empowering refugees

Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner in New Zealand, raising funds and awareness to support displaced people across the globe.

Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR unites caring New Zealanders – 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.

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Your donations to Aotearoa NZ for UNHCR in action

Two women receive thermal blankets as part of UNHCR's winter assistance in Lebanon.
million blankets keeping refugees warm
Mona using her mobile wallet to withdraw her monthly assistance
© UNHCR/Sana Hamdan
million people receiving cash assistance
Syrian Refugees Fleeing Military Campaign Receive Aid At UNHCR Camp
tents sheltering families forced to flee

UNHCR Emergency Action

What if you could prepare for the next disaster? Donate to UNHCR Emergency Action to make sure we’re ready for the next disaster. With this support, refugees and displaced people will receive life-saving aid as quickly as possible. They won’t be left waiting for the help they need to escape conflict, disaster or persecution. 

Give today for tomorrow’s emergency.

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Jordan. UNHCR Warehouse In Zarqa Free Zone
Greece. UNHCR Ramps Up Support After Fire Destroys Moria Reception Centre

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 Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR can provide life-saving aid for people in their time of greatest need.

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Winter Emergency Lebanon Emergency Ukraine Emergency Rohingya Emergency Afghanistan Emergency Syria Refugee Crisis

“It’s all that keeps us going, the help we get from UNHCR.”

Farishta*, a widow and mother of two, fled her home in northern Afghanistan when the Taliban overran her town. In Kabul, she struggled to pay for rent or food and was sinking into debt before she began receiving UNHCR assistance.

*Name changed for protection reasons

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Farishta and her daughter sit, foreheads touching
© UNHCR/Andrew McConnell
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