A plume of smoke rises following an airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon
© Ximena Borrazas

Middle East Conflict

Increasing violence is threatening lives across the Middle East. Donate now to send life-saving aid to families caught in the crisis.

Across the Middle East, the crisis is escalating by the hour. Civilians are being killed and injured, and families are fleeing for their lives as homes, schools and hospitals come under attack.

In Lebanon, intense airstrikes have forced tens of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters – some on foot. Others are sleeping on the road or in their cars, desperately seeking safety.

UNHCR is mobilising aid across the region, delivering emergency supplies such as mattresses, blankets and sleeping mats to families who are fleeing with almost nothing. Dedicated teams are also monitoring the situation at borders and preparing to support refugees with crucial aid.

But as violence continues, needs are rising rapidly. Refugees and internally displaced people who were already living in vulnerable conditions now face even greater danger.

The UN Refugee Agency will stay and deliver across the region, protecting lives and providing emergency assistance for those in need. But more help is urgently needed.

Please donate now to help families fleeing for their lives.

Fundraising Commitment

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