The UK’s first Station of Sanctuary
The UK’s first Station of Sanctuary Bradford Interchange is awarded for going above and beyond to welcome people forced to flee 17.05.2022 More stories © UNHCR/Hannah Maule-ffinch A station in Bradford has been awarded the first-ever Station of Sanctuary title...
“I’ve never been a ‘sit on the sofa and watch the world go by’ kind of guy”
“I’ve never been a ‘sit on the sofa and watch the world go by’ kind of guy” Long-time supporter James Overton reflects on his latest fitness challenge 13.04.2022 More stories © UNHCR/Maciej Moskwa James Overton has never been a ‘sit on the sofa and watch the world...
The woman-led organisation changing the shape of refugee employment
The woman-led organisation changing the shape of refugee employment UK for UNHCR spoke to The Launchpad Collective co-founders 25.03.2022 More stories © Casey Moore This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the amazing woman-led organisation The Launchpad...
Supporting displaced Afghans with the Swarovski Foundation
Supporting displaced Afghans with the Swarovski Foundation Swarovski Foundation donated €50,000 to support UNHCR’s life-saving work in Afghanistan. More stories ©UNHCR/Elyor Nemat 17.02.22 In response to the emergency situation in Afghanistan, UK for UNHCR received a...
“I wanted to raise awareness for everything that’s going on back home.”
“I wanted to raise awareness for everything that’s going on back home.” South East Parakeets FC take on the ultimate football challenge to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. More stories © UNHCR/Aristophane Ngargoune South East Parakeets FC, a women’s...
‘I’m Running With Refugees’
‘I’m Running With Refugees’ UK for UNHCR meets long-time supporter and Running With Refugees founder Emma Manton. More stories © Emma Manton UK for UNHCR supporter Emma Manton has finished yet another London Marathon to help refugees around the world… ...
An artist with a mission: meet Maryam Nilforoushan
An artist with a mission: meet Maryam Nilforoushan Maryam Nilforoushan is an Iranian-born British artist who operates in both London and the Algarve. Maryam’s latest work Exodus is being donated to help those forced to flee. A picture is worth a thousand words is a...
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...