US Association for UNHCR
Mission:
USA for UNHCR is an independent nonprofit organization that provides support for the humanitarian work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) through fundraising, education, and advocacy. The organization supports refugee protection and relief programs around the world, meeting needs by providing resources to the world's most vulnerable people. USA for UNHCR also informs Americans about the plight of refugees and advocates for refugee awareness and protection.
Results:
Since its formation by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 1950, UNHCR has helped an estimated 50 million refugees restart their lives.
With a staff of more than 6,000 people, the agency is the lead humanitarian organization on the scene in 126 countries around the world.
With a staff of more than 6,000 people, the agency is the lead humanitarian organization on the scene in 126 countries around the world.
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Sheily V.
03/04/13
I have been a volunteer since 2011 when after a course in International Politics I was assign to research all the NGO's. For some reason I connected with the cause and brought it to the campus. I was raising awareness of displaced families and all the have to go through to just survive. With the UN ...
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Tom Q
12/19/12
I got a chance to see the work these guys do first hand when I was in the Peace Corps. It's very difficult to get into these inaccessible areas to get much-needed relief to these refugee camps. These displaced refugees are really hurting and I'm really glad that there are people out there like ...
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dana.andrews90
12/04/12
Worked with the Miami office of this organization and it was the worse management. The boss bullied workers and was involved with a fundraiser. not professional...
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