As you may already be aware, Somalia is suffering its worst drought in 60 years. A lack of rain combined with civil unrest and political interference from the al-Qaeda linked al-Shabab group, has caused catastrophic results, with millions facing famine and displacement. Tens of thousands have fled their homes and walked for weeks in search of food. Somali refugees fleeing to Kenya and Ethiopia are exhausted, with between 40 per cent and 50 per cent of the children acutely malnourished. Many young children have died along the way. The largest... Continue Reading →

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Australia for UNHCR was established by UNHCR in 2000 and raises funds to support the humanitarian programs of the United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR. We also undertake educational and public awareness activities to promote greater understanding about the situation of refugees worldwide.

With more than 42 million refugees and displaced people worldwide, UNHCR is the principal humanitarian agency dedicated to providing relief to the world's most vulnerable people.