Aid Organization
UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Protecting the rights and well-being of refugees on a gloabl scale with direct projects in 128 countries. Their work spans from advocacy to running refugee camps and much more.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Direct Aid: We provide direct assistance to new individuals (criteria for recipients may apply).
Location: Geneva
Area Aided: International, South Sudan, Sudan, Libya, Chad, Western Province Kenya, Afghanistan
Year the Charity Started: 1950
Organization Extent: International - Big (operates in more than 8 countries)
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation
Number of Employees: 10 700
Development Partners: Partner with other organizations or agencies
Other Close Partners:
WFP, UNICEF, Red Cross, MSF and many more
Sponsorships: None listed.
Major Donors or Sponsors: We are funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions, with 86 per cent from governments and the European Union. Six per cent comes from other inter-governmental organizations and pooled funding mechanisms, while a further six per cent is from the private sector, including foundations, corporations and the public. Additionally, we receive a limited subsidy (two per cent) from the UN budget for administrative costs, and accept in-kind contributions, including items such as tents, medicines and trucks.
TAX WRITE-OFF: Left Blank
In Kind:
Aid Focus: Disaster Response, Groups, Refugees & Integration, Rights and Protection, Aiding Refugees on the road, Human Rights & Justice
Financial Charts
Accounting year: not entered
Financial data not made public.
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