Australia for UNHCR

Our refugee cookbook, Flavours of Hope, is now live! From Ukraine to Sierra Leone, each recipe was handpicked by a current or former refugee to give you a taste of their culture. Inside, you’ll find delicious recipes for Vietnamese pho, Syrian sweets and more. Our Ambassador, Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, is making a donation every time someone downloads the book. These funds will go towards UNHCR’s life-saving work, helping people flee conflict, disaster and persecution around the world. Get your free copy of the book today: https://lnkd.in/gY9iyi-Z

Displaced communities in Yemen, who are already living through one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, have been hit by flooding and damaging rain. 1,300 shelters have been damaged or destroyed, with vulnerable families losing everything. UNHCR and partners are sending emergency shelter, life-saving supplies, and aid to the scene. Donate now to save lives: https://lnkd.in/gJuYY3Ca

At the age of three, Elkhansa lost both her arms. She’s taught herself to write, draw and paint with her left foot. She was forced to flee her home in Sudan due to the ongoing civil war and now lives in Egypt. On #DisabilityPrideMonth, share Elkhansa’s inspirational story with a friend today.

This weekend, the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off, marking the beginning of a very special time for refugee athletes. Three members of the Australian team come from refugee backgrounds, and 37 athletes from 11 different countries will make up the Refugee Olympic Team. Read the stories of three refugee athletes, whose journeys serve as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of sport: https://lnkd.in/gGjaM7En

Students, teachers and parents at Townsville Grammar School came together to raise over $3,100 in support of refugees and displaced people on Multicultural Day. We spoke to Victoria, a student at the school, about why they chose to fundraise for refugees. Read more on our blog today: https://lnkd.in/gDjcxgyQ

✅ Addresses labour shortages ✅ Boosts economies ✅ Contributes to local communities Empowering refugees to access job markets is a win-win situation for everyone!

Flash floods have devastated parts of Afghanistan, killing at least 37 people and leaving families displaced and heartbroken. Saifurahman, a 55-year-old farmer, tragically lost 11 relatives, including his son and three grandchildren, when the roof of their family home collapsed due to heavy rain and wind. “I have a lot of pain, I ask God what to do at this time,” Saifurahman said. Now homeless and unable to rebuild due to the cost, Saifurahman needs urgent assistance. UNHCR partner staff are on the ground, providing emergency relief and mental health support to families like Saifurahman’s who have been affected by flooding. Help displaced Afghan families now: https://lnkd.in/gefkg2Uf #Afghanistan #FloodRelief #UNHCR #SupportRefugees #EmergencyAid

Eight refugee athletes are set to make history as the largest-ever Refugee Paralympic Team at Paris 2024! 🌟 Representing over 120 million displaced people worldwide, they’ll compete in six sports: athletics, powerlifting, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon and wheelchair fencing. 🏅🌍 #Paris2024 #RefugeeParalympicTeam

Watch the inspirational story of Hedayat Osyan, this year's winner of the Australia for UNHCR-SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition. Hedayat, a former refugee from Afghanistan, founded CommUnity Construction seven years ago to employ refugees struggling to find work and facing exploitation in the construction industry. Read more about Hedayat and his incredible work here: https://lnkd.in/gSQfKSNc

Masomah Ali Zada, the Refugee Olympic Team Chef de Mission at Paris 2024, carried the Olympic flame 🔥 in Orléans. The Refugee Olympic Team for 2024 is made up of 36 athletes from 11 different countries. They’ll compete across 12 sports, including swimming, athletics, boxing, taekwondo and weightlifting, among others. 📸: Paris 2024