We're #hiring! ✨ Are you looking to take your #career to the next level and join a team of compassionate, forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about uplifting, empowering and protecting displaced people around the world? Join our team! Visit USA for UNHCR's careers website to learn about all our open opportunities and how you can be a part of something big! 👉👉👉 https://lnkd.in/gj8C6BX9
USA for UNHCR
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 21,946 followers
USA for UNHCR protects refugees and empowers them with hope and opportunity.
About us
USA for UNHCR helps and protects refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution. Supporting UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – and its partners, we provide lifesaving essentials including shelter, water, food, safety and protection. Around the world, we help refugees survive, recover and build a better future. Together, we give refugees the hope they deserve, restore their dignity and help them rebuild their lives. Established by concerned American citizens, USA for UNHCR is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Connect with USA for UNHCR: - Facebook: USA for UNHCR - Twitter: @UNRefugeeAgency - Instagram:@USAforUNHCR
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http://www.UNrefugees.org
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Fundraising, Refugees, Internally Displaced People, Charity, and Nonprofit
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1310 L St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at USA for UNHCR
Updates
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"Despite all the challenges we faced in the camp, I see that there is nothing impossible; you can create happiness by yourself,” says Nour. In 2012, twin sisters Nour and Batoo were forced to flee their home in Homs, Syria because of the war. Though many things have changed for the sisters over the last few years, one thing has stayed consistent — their support for each other. After being forced to flee, Nour and Batoo found safety in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp, where the pair have continued their studies. Today the twins are safe, thriving and excelling in school! 📸: © UNHCR/Shawkat Alharfoush
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“Our father sheltered us from the pain that he had to endure in order to protect us,” explains Haya. “Now as we continue to discover our family’s past through his stories, we realize how lucky we are to have more opportunities and more freedom.” This #NationalSisterDay meet twin sisters Haya and Ghena! Born in Jordan as refugees, the sisters resettled in the U.S. when they were just three years old. As they grew up, they learned more about their family's journey as refugees. Read their extraordinary story:
World Refugee Day: Sisters revisit their journey to safety
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From Afghanistan to Ukraine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, refugees from around the world are resettling across the state of Washington, bringing with them their unique talents, skills and ambitions, along with renewed hope for the future. Refugees add culture, diversity and vibrance to the evergreen state! Take a closer look at where they're coming from.
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On April 15th, 2023, violent clashes erupted in #Sudan, forcing more than 10 million people to flee their homes. Today, #famine was declared in the country. Here’s what you need to know about the situation in Sudan:
Sudan Crisis Explained
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The Famine Review Committee (FRC) has declared a famine in Sudan after more than 15 months of violence in the country. The famine has affected parts of North Darfur, including the Zamzam camp for internally displaced people (IDP), and is expected to persist into late August, impacting other IDP sites in the region. This is the first FRC famine declaration in more than 7 years and the third since the monitoring system began 20 years ago. Read the full update at: https://lnkd.in/gRm69_kG
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We’re cheering for all the amazing athletes on the Refugees Olympic Team! 🙌 All week long, these incredible athletes have been competing (and winning) in the #Paris2024 Olympic Games. They are living proof that through perseverance, dedication and hard work, you can achieve anything!
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💡DID YOU KNOW that, every year, tens of thousands of people move to Seattle, including refugees who are rebuilding their lives after escaping violence and persecution. In fact, Washington historically ranks as one of the top 10 most welcoming states for refugee resettlement! Learn more about the history of refugees in Seattle, how the city continues to welcome them today and the amazing contributions they’re making to their new community.
Five Things to Know About Refugees in Seattle
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“Hearing his story inspired me and seeing how Juan was really active, engaged and involved with the LGBTQ community in Venezuela was also inspiring,” says Kyle. Kyle and Juan are a shining example of the amazing power of friendship! Kyle was inspired by his best friend Juan, a gay asylum seeker from Venezuela, to find a way he could help refugees. Now, as a communications specialist at ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration, he works to uplift and empower LGBTQIA+ refugees around the world. Read more about their beautiful friendship at: https://lnkd.in/eX3uSzuu 📸: © USA for UNHCR/Nicholas Feeney
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