Running for refugees: 100 half marathons in one year
Running for refugees: 100 half marathons in one year UK for UNHCR supporter Joe Griffiths tells us about pushing himself to the limit, fundraising for refugees and eating enough pasta for several lifetimes. How far would you go to help refugees? UK for UNHCR...
The power of connectivity: Avanti brings the world to refugees living in Uganda
The power of connectivity: Avanti brings the world to refugees living in Uganda The Avanti Connectivity Project has brought high speed satellite internet and ongoing maintenance and support to seven sites hosting refugees in Uganda, including Bidibidi, Imvepi and...
Young voices for change: meet Forced to Flee
Young voices for change: meet Forced to Flee Originally a school project, Forced to Flee has interviewed former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and advocated for refugees globally. More stories © Forced to Flee Aryan has been advocating for refugees and displaced...
Powering up the Bidibidi settlement
Powering up the Bidibidi settlement UK for UNHCR is very excited to announce our collaboration with BuffaloGrid, which will put power, light and connectivity into the hands of refugees in Uganda. More stories © UNHCR/Charlotte Allen As of last month, we are...
Going the distance to help refugees
Going the distance to help refugees “I want to raise as much money as I can to help secure their safety.” More stories © UK for UNHCR/Ronu Creative UK for UNHCR supporter James Overton never shies away from physically pushing himself. His latest challenge...
When the tough get going…
In June, English teacher Raymond Van Neste took on an incredible physical challenge – performing 100 one-arm press-ups in three minutes to raise money for refugees. What inspired you to fundraise for UK for UNHCR? It’s my gut instinct to help refugees – it seems to me...
