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  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…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Ahmed graduated top of his class thanks to your help

Ahmed graduated top of his class thanks to your help See how you and UNHCR are helping to shape his future ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Ahmed lost years of his education due to the conflict in Syria. But now, he is a successful graduate, working to support…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 10:00 PM

What lessons can Tour de France teach us about refugees?

What lessons can Tour de France teach us about refugees? Today marks the start of the Tour de France 2024. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Today marks the start of the Tour de France 2024.As the world prepares to see some of the world’s best cyclists take on …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Rebuilding Lives: You Can Help Refugees Return Home Safely

Rebuilding Lives: You Can Help Refugees Return Home Safely This World Refugee Day, a closer look at Voluntary Repatriation ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Imagine fleeing everything you know - your home, your family's belongings, the life you’ve built. This i…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Warm Wishes for Eid al-Adha🌙

Warm Wishes for Eid al-Adha🌙 Eid Greetings from UNHCR ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John, As we approach the blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha🌙, we at UNHCR extend our heartfelt wishes to all those who celebrate this special time. Eid al-Adha🌙 is a moment of refle…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Flooding devastates communities in Brazil

Flooding devastates communities in Brazil John, help flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,You may have seen on the news that Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is experiencing the biggest climate disaster in their history and urgently …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Heavy rains across the East and Horn of Africa

Heavy rains across the East and Horn of Africa Families need your support #HelpFloodRelief ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,As you may have seen, heavy rainfall across the East and Horn of Africa has been hammering communities, causing widespread flooding, and…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Tree planting, flood responses and solar panels

Tree planting, flood responses and solar panels Helping the planet this World Environment Day 🌍 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Last week, we wrote to you about how the climate crisis is hitting refugees and displaced people hardest around the world. This Wor…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
June 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM

The Climate Crisis: Supporting Refugees Together

The Climate Crisis: Supporting Refugees Together Refugees are Facing Challenging Circumstances ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Thank you for your continued support and interest in our mission. As someone deeply concerned about refugees and displaced people, I…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Together, We Can Make a Difference Rohingya Refugees Thank You ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support to Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution and danger. Your compassion has made a real difference in their l…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 3:47 PM

First Mother’s Day in Indonesia for Rohingya refugee

First Mother’s Day in Indonesia for Rohingya refugee Rohingya refugees facing deadly boat journeys and disinformation campaigns ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John, This is Nussad’s first Mother’s Day. But, as a Rohingya refugee recently arrived in Indonesia, lif…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 9:00 PM

A Perilous Journey - Rohingya Refugees need your help

A Perilous Journey - Rohingya Refugees need your help John, help Rohingya Refugees Today ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,Imagine clinging to a rickety boat in the vast darkness of the open ocean, waves crashing, fear gripping your heart. This is the desperate…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Beacons of hope: refugee triumphs and donor impact

Beacons of hope: refugee triumphs and donor impact 🗞️ May news from UNHCR ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,This month, we are pleased to be able to share the 2023 Donor Impact Report with you – showing just how much we can achieve when we work together – as we…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Earth Day 🌍 Survey: The results have landed!

Earth Day 🌍 Survey: The results have landed! See if other supporters agreed with you, John ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,First of all, we’d like to say huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Earth Day 🌍 Survey this year. We had hundreds of respo…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Complete our Earth Day 🌍 Survey, John

Complete our Earth Day 🌍 Survey, John Your thoughts can help shape our work on climate change ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,This Earth Day 🌍, we want your opinions. Lots of supporters have been in touch to ask how they can get more involved with UNHCR recentl…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM

A year on: Sudan must not be forgotten

A year on: Sudan must not be forgotten John, help families displaced by war in Sudan ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,It’s been one year since deadly conflict erupted without warning in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital city, spreading to other parts through the country…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Happy Eid from UNHCR

Happy Eid from UNHCR Extending our warmest wishes to you this Eid ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌       Dear John,On behalf of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, I extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr. As the holy month of Ram…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Maximise your donation this Ramadam, John,

Maximise your donation this Ramadam, John, 100% of your donation will go directly to vulnerable refugees ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,Now is the time to make your donation go further.Donate to our Zakat program today and we will ensure that 100% of the money…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 9:01 PM

UNHCR update: Bringing you the best and worst news from this March

UNHCR update: Bringing you the best and worst news from this March Stories from Yemen and Syria ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,March was a sad month for many. It not only marks nine years of humanitarian crisis in Yemen, but 13 years of conflict in Syria. In b…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM

13 years of crisis: Syrian families are still in need of relief

13 years of crisis: Syrian families are still in need of relief John, your support makes a difference ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,It's been 13 years since the crisis began in Syria. Today, there are still more than 12 million displaced in the region. Thirte…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Ramadan Greetings from UNHCR

Ramadan Greetings from UNHCR thank you for your support this month ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,Happy Ramadan! It's that special time for kindness, reflection, and coming together. Your support has been incredible, and during Ramadan, it shines even brighter…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Happy International Women's Day from UNHCR

Happy International Women's Day from UNHCR Your support empowers refugee women ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John, As we celebrate another International Women's Day, I can't help but feel immense pride and appreciation for the extraordinary women who make our work…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Two years, too many.

Two years, too many. Will you ease suffering in Ukraine, John? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,Families in Ukraine have endured more than two years of war.Two years full-scale war in Ukraine - of tanks, missiles and occupation have left displaced Ukrainians wit…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Two years on: the assault on Ukraine continues as families struggle through winter

Two years on: the assault on Ukraine continues as families struggle through winter Ukrainian families still need urgent assistance ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,This February marks two years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Since 2022, o…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Celebrating love in many forms this Valentine’s Day 💕

Celebrating love in many forms this Valentine’s Day 💕 Refugee tales from Portugal ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John, Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, but we’ve decided to ditch the hearts and flowers this year, and celebrate love in different forms – from finding a wel…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Türkiye-Syria earthquakes one year on

Türkiye-Syria earthquakes one year on Families still desperately need help through winter ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,On 6 February, 2023, the first of two massive earthquakes hit south-eastern Türkiye and northern Syria. More than 55,000 people lost their …
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM

John, your feedback is heard!

John, your feedback is heard! Here are your thoughts on supporting UNHCR ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,Beginning of this year, we sent out a survey, asking you about your experiences with UNHCR and the ways in which you show your support. We received hundreds…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 9:01 PM

John, help us bring light to overshadowed crises

John, help us bring light to overshadowed crises Together we can overcome severe funding shortfalls ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,In a world where not every crisis makes the headlines, people forced to flee their homes endure in silence. Among the 114 million…
  Monia Hassan, UNHCR International Supporter Care · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 9:01 PM

16.7 million people served. One action by you to make it possible.

16.7 million people served. One action by you to make it possible. You were a key member of our emergency response team in 2023 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌     Dear John,Last year UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, had to respond to more emergencies than ever before. From Tür…