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  Elisabeth Haslund, Senior Communications Officer · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Flash Update: Help Families in Ukraine after Devastating Airstrikes

Flash Update: Help Families in Ukraine after Devastating Airstrikes xxxxxx, we need your support to provide emergency relief ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Flash Update: Devastating Airstrikes in Ukraine Act NowDear John,In the early hours of 24 April, Russia launched a…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM

#UNFundingCuts: What does it mean for Emergency Response?

#UNFundingCuts: What does it mean for Emergency Response? Urgent action is needed now ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   Donate Now     This is an email series highli…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM

#UNFundingCuts, what does it mean?

#UNFundingCuts, what does it mean? Behind every funding cut is a family left without help ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   Donate Now     This is an email series hi…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM

URGENT: Help Families in Myanmar Survive the Earthquake

URGENT: Help Families in Myanmar Survive the Earthquake We need your support to provide emergency shelter and relief items ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I am writing to you today with an urgent plea for help. As you may already know, a devastating earthquak…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Warm Eid wishes from UNHCR

Warm Eid wishes from UNHCR Share the spirit of Eid and support refugee artisans ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,On behalf of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, I send my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this Eid al-Fitr.Eid is a special time of giving and…
  Noriko Takagi, Representative UNHCR Myanmar · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM

URGENT: Earthquake emergency in Myanmar

URGENT: Earthquake emergency in Myanmar Homes and infrastructure devastated ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to you today from Yangon, Myanmar, with an urgent appeal for help. A few hours ago, a powerful ea…
  Zakia Omar Noureen, Sudanese Refugee in Egypt · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM

A Ramadan Message from Zakia: Together, We Share the Blessings

A Ramadan Message from Zakia: Together, We Share the Blessings Support refugee families during challenging times. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,As we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, I want to share my story and highlight the importance of togetherness, e…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Give a gift to those who celebrate! 🌙

Give a gift to those who celebrate! 🌙 Ramadan inspiration ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Eid-al-Fitr – the feast to celebrate the end of Ramadan – is just around the corner. It’s a time when many people exchange gifts to spread joy. This year, we’d love you …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Bring hope to a refugee family’s table this Ramadan.

Bring hope to a refugee family’s table this Ramadan. Millions of refugee families are struggling this Ramadan. Your kindness can bring them hope. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,For millions of refugees, Ramadan is a bittersweet time. It’s a season of reflect…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Life-saving assistance for women and girls under threat

Life-saving assistance for women and girls under threat This International Women’s Day, your ongoing support is critical to ensure refugee women and girls are not forgotten ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,On International Women’s Day we felt it was important …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM

What you need to know about Ramadan 🌙

What you need to know about Ramadan 🌙 A holy month for many refugee families ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Ramadan begins tomorrow, but what is it, and why is it important for refugees and people forced to flee?During the month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain f…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM

A Love Story from Sudan 💙

A Love Story from Sudan 💙 Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with love and kindness 💙 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Valentine’s Day is here 💙 This year, we are shining the light on love stories of refugees, like Mussa and Jamila from Sudan, whose strength and h…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM

REMINDER: Financial uncertainty risking life-saving aid

REMINDER: Financial uncertainty risking life-saving aid Have you had the time to read this urgent update? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,I wanted to make sure you saw the below email regarding the suspension of the majority of U.S. foreign aid and its impact o…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Urgent: Help Us Continue Life-Saving Aid Amid Financial Uncertainty

Urgent: Help Us Continue Life-Saving Aid Amid Financial Uncertainty What lack of funding means for people forced to flee ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,As a valued supporter of people forced to flee their homes, we wanted to reach out to you about a topic yo…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Seven crises to watch in 2025.

Seven crises to watch in 2025. From Sudan to Afghanistan, here is what you need to know. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,The previous year was extremely turbulent for millions of people around the world. We have entered this year with hope for improvement, bu…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Celebrate Women Power this World Education Day!

Celebrate Women Power this World Education Day! Inspiring refugee scholars in Burundi ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear xxxxxx,Grace is a woman on a mission. She’s not only studying for a diploma in Public Health, but she’s also helping mentor other young female sch…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Families still need your help this Winter

Families still need your help this Winter Help refugee families from Ukraine ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,As winter continues, families from Ukraine in Moldova are facing hard challenges in freezing temperatures. They need our help now more than ever. The co…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Make 2025 the year of kindness: help refugee families today

Make 2025 the year of kindness: help refugee families today Kick off the year by doing something good! 😊 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Here at UNHCR, we have just one New Year’s resolution, and that’s to continue protecting people forced to flee from confli…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Happy New Year from everyone at UNHCR.

Happy New Year from everyone at UNHCR. Thank you for your support this year 💙 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Thank you for thinking of refugees and people forced to flee their homes this Year. Your support this year helped us to repair shelters, distribute c…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 7:10 AM

John, there is still time to bring warmth and hope this winter

John, there is still time to bring warmth and hope this winter Help 2,000 refugee families stay warm before the year ends ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John, You may have missed our previous email, but we wanted to share some incredible news: thanks to supporters …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Help refugees start the New Year with hope✨

Help refugees start the New Year with hope✨ Donate now to help us protect 2,000 families from the cold ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌        Dear John,As we turn the page to a new year I am looking back and reflecting on the last 12 months, and wow, so much has happened! I…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 24, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones, John!

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones, John! Happy Holidays from UNHCR ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,This time of the year is special for so many people. A time to spend with loved ones, a time for warm cozy evenings at home, and a time of cherished tra…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 5:36 PM

We’ve got a special gift for you, John!

We’ve got a special gift for you, John! Share your feedback and help us shape 2025! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌        Complete our survey and claim your 10% discount from MADE51! Dear John,Donations are the lifeblood of our operations. They allow us to keep working, all…
  Dailo Alli Alonso, UNHCR Chief of Campaigns · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Your voice really matters

Your voice really matters Thank you for your solidarity with refugees. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,This winter, thousands of supporters like you joined UNHCR in a critical moment, amplifying a powerful call for solidarity. Your voices resonated as 64 memb…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Have you heard about the current situation in Syria?

Have you heard about the current situation in Syria? Keeping you updated on our work for people forced to flee ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Recent developments in Syria will impact millions of people’s lives both inside Syria and within the region. Since 2…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Time is running out!

Time is running out! Last chance to support people forced to flee this Giving Week ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,Have you missed our email below? There is still time to help make a difference!Giving Week is coming to an end, and this is your chance to support…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Show refugees you care this Giving Tuesday

Show refugees you care this Giving Tuesday Donate now and support people forced to flee ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌        Dear John,Show your support for people forced to flee this Giving Tuesday!As families around the world face winter far from home, there is no bette…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
November 25, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Just One Week Until Giving Tuesday!

Just One Week Until Giving Tuesday! Get ready to make a difference. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Giving Tuesday is almost here—a time to come together and make a meaningful difference for families in need. With winter’s harsh conditions fast approaching, f…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM

1000 days since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine

1000 days since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine Help Ukrainian families preparing for the worst ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Today marks 1,000 days since the full-scale war in Ukraine began, a harsh milestone for thousands of displaced and war-a…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 3:02 PM

John, are you prepared for winter?

John, are you prepared for winter? Millions of refugees dread the arrival of winter ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Winter may not be here yet, but for millions of refugees and displaced people facing winter far from home, they are already dreading the most d…
  Tarek Al Haddad, UNHCR Lebanon · [email protected]
November 11, 2024 at 4:38 PM

A letter from the field in Lebanon

A letter from the field in Lebanon A heartfelt thank you for standing with us during this difficult time ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I’m Tarek, and I work with UNHCR on the ground in Lebanon, where I witness firsthand the devastating impact of the deadly …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM

One month of escalated attacks in Lebanon

One month of escalated attacks in Lebanon It’s not too late to provide life-saving support ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,It’s been a month since families in Lebanon woke up to the most violent attacks the country has seen in decades.More than 1.2 million pe…
  Madelene Bernard, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Today, I choose Hope

Today, I choose Hope Join UNHCR’s global call for action and solidarity. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I'm a spectator of a world on fire. Across Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, and so many other places, I watch with grief as conflicts, violence and injus…
  Taha Baba, UNHCR Digital Marketing Officer · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 2:01 PM

“My country needs heroes”

“My country needs heroes” A plea to support the people of Lebanon ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I don’t usually write emails like this myself. I usually work behind the scenes at UNHCR, helping to raise the funds that keep our operations going on the ground…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

John, Families in Lebanon Need You Now

John, Families in Lebanon Need You Now Your support can bring life-saving relief to those caught in a devastating crisis ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,My heart breaks as I share the devastating news of the recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The reality on t…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
September 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

[Urgent] Attacks across Lebanon force thousands to flee

[Urgent] Attacks across Lebanon force thousands to flee You can provide urgent relief to families today ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,The devastating bombings in Lebanon are claiming innocent lives and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Please donate to…
  Arjun Jain, UNHCR Representative in Nigeria · [email protected]
September 21, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Catastrophic flooding in Nigeria: your donation can provide shelter

Catastrophic flooding in Nigeria: your donation can provide shelter Our staff are on the ground responding ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I'm writing to you from Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, where unprecedented heavy rains, catastrophic flooding, and the br…
  Madelene Bernard, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM

One Last Climate Journey: Thank You for Joining Me

One Last Climate Journey: Thank You for Joining Me Bringing you one last story of a refugee's climate journey ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,As I bring you the last story from my virtual journey meeting inspiring refugee climate activists, I cannot describe …
  Madelene Bernard, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
September 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

"I have overcome. I’m still here.” Jeanne tells us her story

"I have overcome. I’m still here.” Jeanne tells us her story A story of facing fears and rising above them ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       In Zimbabwe’s Tongogara Refugee Camp, 22-year-old Jeanne Muhimundu is on the frontlines of climate action. She tells us her story …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Deadly Mpox Outbreak: help protect displaced families

Deadly Mpox Outbreak: help protect displaced families Your donation today can provide life-saving resources to those in desperate need ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Imagine contracting a dangerous, potentially deadly disease and having no place to rest, rec…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
August 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Cholera outbreak: lives in Sudan threatened by deadly disease

Cholera outbreak: lives in Sudan threatened by deadly disease Your donation can save lives ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,We have just received urgent news that a cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Sudan, affecting vulnerable refugees and displaced commu…
  Madelene Bernard, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Refugee, climate activist, humanitarian

Refugee, climate activist, humanitarian Opira’s story as he writes his legacy ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John, On 19th Aug, World Humanitarian Day, I met Opira Bosco Okot, a 29-year-old environmental humanitarian activist who has recently completed an 8-month…
  Madelene Bernard, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 3:18 PM

One day, one tree at a time - Anowar’s story

One day, one tree at a time - Anowar’s story Championing Change in Bangladesh's Refugee Camps ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John, In a world where climate stories are often dominated by despair, Muhammad Anowar’s story shines through as a ray of hope. Join me as…
  Madelene Bernard, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Stories of resilience and action

Stories of resilience and action Featuring refugee voices leading climate action ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John, I’m Madelene Bernard, and it’s a pleasure to e-meet you. I’m on an exciting journey to connect with some brilliant refugees who are innovating so…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM

! Famine declaration – Sudan !

! Famine declaration – Sudan ! Your donation can provide protection for people forced to flee ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,I am writing to you with the devastating news that famine has officially been declared in a camp for displaced people in Sudan.“The w…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Thank You for Standing #WithRefugees

Thank You for Standing #WithRefugees Together, we are making a difference ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Thank you for standing #WithRefugees. Your support has made an incredible impact on the lives of millions of refugees around the world. From providing a …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Your Compassion Knows No Borders

Your Compassion Knows No Borders Stand #WithRefugees ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Imagine fleeing your home with nothing but the clothes on your back, your future uncertain. This is the reality for millions of refugees worldwide. But you have the power to …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

120 million reasons to stand #WithRefugees

120 million reasons to stand #WithRefugees Lives behind the number ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Your support is changing lives, and we are grateful for your continued commitment to standing #WithRefugees.The recently released Global Trends Report reveals a…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
July 13, 2024 at 1:03 PM

John, Together We Can Do Even More

John, Together We Can Do Even More Your generosity changed lives ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       YOUR KINDNESS, THEIR HOPE  Dear John,Thank you for supporting refugees. Your donation will provide critical aid to refugees in desperate need. Your donation won’t be just a…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM

BREAKING: Deadly attacks across Ukraine, hitting children’s hospital

BREAKING: Deadly attacks across Ukraine, hitting children’s hospital You can rush support by donating now ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,You may have seen on the news that there has been a coordinated attack on areas across Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro and Pokro…