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
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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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📌Welcome to USA for UNHCR’s Monthly Digest! Every month, we'll be using this newsletter to share awe-inspiring refugee stories, emergency updates and more. Stay tuned for the latest information about refugees and displaced communities around the world. ⬇️
USA for UNHCR's Monthly Digest: July 2024
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Despite facing many challenges in her El Salvador community, 24-year-old Amelia never gave up on her passion for civil engineering. After participating in UNHCR's "My First Job" program, she secured an internship, eventually leading to full-time employment at a company in El Salvador. "I started as an intern in "My First Job", UNHCR's program with the Ministry of Labour. In this company I feel very valued,” says Amelia. “This was my first job and I am still here now and have grown professionally.” Today, Amelia thrives as a real estate project engineer, breaking barriers and inspiring others with her leadership. 📸: © UNHCR/Markel Redondo
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Chess star Tani Adewumi and his family fled from persecution in Nigeria in 2017. They first found safety in Dallas, Texas and then traveled to New York City, where a local pastor connected them with a homeless shelter. It was there that Tani, who was 6 years old, saw a chessboard for the first time. Today, Tani is one of the chess world’s fastest-rising stars! His success has helped his family do things they could only have dreamed of when they first arrived in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/gnqWjtR4
Meet the young champion soaring to the top of the chess world
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“Countless people remain terrified inside Sudan, and those who have fled across the country’s many borders are in need of help, often finding themselves in places where access is extremely hard and resources strained,” says UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. Over the last three months, nearly 10 million people have been displaced by the war in Sudan. Read the stories of 3️⃣ displaced Sudanese individuals and learn more about how UNHCR is assisting on the ground and what you can do to support humanitarian efforts. https://lnkd.in/gxpck5wF
Fifteen months into the war in Sudan, here's how UNHCR is supporting those uprooted from their homes across the region and beyond
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Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to serving humanity and fighting for those who had been silenced by oppression. Today, on #MandelaDay, we honor his legacy and his tireless work to promote justice, equality and peace.
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Floods in Afghanistan have been causing mass destruction and taking hundreds of lives. This week, while the country was still recovering from widespread flooding in May and June, additional rainstorms and heavy flooding hit Afghanistan. Access to affected areas has been challenging due to infrastructure damage and blocked roads, but UNHCR and its partners are doing everything they can to assist and deploy humanitarian aid. Here's what you need to know.
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Climate change is one of the most defining crises of our time and vulnerable populations are facing some of it's greatest impacts. “The climate emergency is punishing displaced people three times; It tears them from their homes, it compounds their crisis in exile and destroys their homeland, preventing them from returning,” says UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. Get the facts:
How climate change impacts refugees and displaced communities
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This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we're celebrating incredible young refugees and forcibly displaced youth around the world! Read the awe-inspiring stories of 4️⃣ young refugees who are harnessing their talents and skills build brighter futures for their communities and us all. Read more:
Meet four resilient young refugees who are harnessing their skills to shape brighter futures
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USA for UNHCR's interns are showcasing their passion for learning and teamwork! The USA for UNHCR Culture Captains led a friendly competition and put our interns' knowledge to the test on all things refugees and USA for UNHCR — from it's history to current events to fast facts about refugees. It was inspiring to see our #interns engage so passionately in understanding the mission and achievements of USA for UNHCR.
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