This August, we shine a spotlight on almost one million Rohingya refugees living in overcrowded conditions in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Monsoon flooding is now creating even more suffering. When disaster strikes, Rohingya refugees such as Arafa help UNHCR’s emergency response. Read about the courageous work refugee volunteers are doing for their community. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, families in Ukraine are rebuilding their homes – and lives. A UNHCR-led program is repairing damaged homes for people like Bohdana and her family. Read more about how UNHCR is restoring hope. The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ has had a huge impact across Australia, inspiring a generation of young people. Thanks to a partnership between FIFA and UNHCR, a group of teenagers from refugee backgrounds had the privilege of attending a match in Melbourne. This heartwarming story highlights how sport unites us. The City2Surf race returned to Sydney on Sunday 13 August, and amongst the 80,000 runners was a mother-son team raising funds for refugees. Read about why they run for refugees. Apsaras Arts Dance Company from Singapore will perform the Australian premiere of its dance theatre production Agathi: Refugee on Friday 15 September at The Playhouse, NIDA, in Sydney. The premiere will be a fundraising event for Australia for UNHCR, with donations helping refugee children access education. Join us at this unique and inspiring event.
Rohingya refugees face monsoon flooding Heavy rain, flash flooding and landslides are affecting thousands of Rohingya refugees living in cramped conditions in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Refugee volunteers like Arafa are helping the emergency response.
Restoring hope in Ukraine When war broke out, 10-year-old Bohdana and her parents fled their home, which was badly damaged in fighting. They have now returned, thanks to a UNHCR-led project that is helping to rebuild Ukrainian communities shattered by conflict.
Kicking goals for peace During the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA joined with UNHCR to promote a message of peace and unity. As part of the initiative, a group of young footballers from refugee backgrounds was invited to experience the thrill of the tournament.
City2Surf: Running in the family Angela Moles and her 13-year-old son, Sam Bonser, combined their love of running with fundraising for refugees in Sydney’s City2Surf. We talked to them about their fundraising journey.
