UNHCR | Help refugee students
"My personal journey exemplifies the resilience and determination of refugee girls and shows that by empowering us through education we can break the cycle of hardship and provide a path towards a brighter future. If you seize every opportunity, no one and nothing can hinder you from achieving what you want." - Monicah Malith Law student in Kenya.
Talented, passionate students should be supported to thrive, pursue their dreams, and become leaders in their fields of study and their communities. Sadly, today, only 7% of refugees have access to higher education compared to 42% among non-refugees. UNHCR and partners are committed to achieving enrolment of 15% of young refugee women and men in higher education by the year 2030.
UNHCR has launched the Aiming Higher campaign so that currently un-funded refugees can also attend higher education.
How would you like to donate?
If you have questions for us, or if you experience difficulties while processing your donation on this site, please email us at donations@unrefugees.ch or call +41 22 552 78 08
If you are resident in Switzerland, your donation is tax deductible. Direct federal tax: 20% of net income, provided that the amount of the donation is at least 100 francs. Municipal taxes: depending on the canton, up to 20% of net income for individuals and 20% for companies. For further information, please contact the tax authorities in your canton.
However, in the very rare case that this program/ emergency response becomes fully funded, your support will be used to provide vital assistance to people forced to flee around the world.
We will happily explore with you the ways in which you can maximize your impact on the fate of people forced to flee in the way that fits you best. Please email us at partnerships@unrefugees.ch or call +41 22 552 78 08.