Hunger has no borders.

Refugees and displaced families across the Horn of Africa, including people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, are caught in a hunger crisis.

© UNHCR/Diana Diaz

Earthquake in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing a major humanitarian and displacement crisis. Thousands have lost their homes and livelihoods. UNHCR is on the ground responding to rising humanitarian needs.

© UNHCR/Abdul Wasi Shariq, ARAA

Help Rohingya Refugees

Violence and persecution have caused the largest exodus of Rohingya to Bangladesh. UNHCR is on the ground in Bangladesh providing lifesaving aid to refugees.

Photo credit: Sahat Zia Hero

Clashes in Sudan

Intense fighting has broken out in Sudan. UNHCR is on the ground meeting newly arrived refugees and providing lifesaving support.

Ukraine Emergency

Please donate now to provide urgently needed relief to people forced to flee their homes.

Emergency in Yemen

Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with more than 20 million people in need.

Hunger has no borders.

Refugees and displaced families across the Horn of Africa, including people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, are caught in a hunger crisis.

© UNHCR/Diana Diaz

Earthquake in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing a major humanitarian and displacement crisis. Thousands have lost their homes and livelihoods. UNHCR is on the ground responding to rising humanitarian needs.

© UNHCR/Abdul Wasi Shariq, ARAA

Clashes in Sudan

Intense fighting has broken out in Sudan. UNHCR is on the ground meeting newly arrived refugees and providing lifesaving support.

Ukraine Emergency

Please donate now to provide urgently needed relief to people forced to flee their homes.

Emergency in Yemen

Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with more than 20 million people in need.

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