In the wake of aftershocks + household assessments, UNHCR is distributing an additional 1,992 tents to earthquake-affected people in southeastern Afghanistan. Our latest update on UNHCR's earthquake response as we #StayAndDeliver - data.unhcr.org/en/documents/d…

UNHCR Representative Leonard Zulu laid a foundation stone in Raghzai village, Barmal District as the agency started a US$ 14 million community-based construction effort to build 2,300 earthquake-resilient houses to help residents devastated by the deadly 22nd June quake.

Grants and Microfinance Initiative Launch: Afghan displaced people set for financial inclusion after UNHCR & Aga Khan Development Network’s First Microfinance Bank of Afghanistan disbursed loans to initial five beneficiaries, including three women. Proud to promote self-reliance.

This winter, millions in Afghanistan will have no option but to choose between food and warmth as they struggle to keep themselves and their homes warm. International support is helping displaced Afghans with warm clothes, blankets, solar panels, gas cylinders + cash assistance.

UNHCR's completion of more than 500 warm houses by mid-December in Afghanistan's earthquake-devastated Barmal District, alongside wells, roads + other support has impressed communities and ensures warm winter shelter for thousands in heated houses

Impressed by the determination of students I met in Bamyan, training as professional midwives in rural areas with little access to health services. “No one will make us quit if we want to help our country, our people, and society”, said one student.

The secret to power and influence is patience!

Disheartening to see the limited remains of what was left in the UNHCR warehouse in El Obied was completely looted yesterday! This was a lifeline supply for the Darfurs!!

Much needed airlifted non-food items supplies arrival in PortSudan! UNHCR in the next five days will continue to receive these supplies in PortSudan and dispatch to various locations for distribution to population in need. 👏 to our donors for resources to carry this out!

I am so proud of my country’s President for his democratic credentials. He conceded to his opponent for about one percentage point. Remarkable!

It is high time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation after escalation that is leading the people of the Middle East straight over the cliff. This deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence must stop. Time is running out.

A joint UNHCR mission from Geneva and the Nairobi Regional Bureau met with some of the 13K newly arrived🇨🇩refugees in Musenyi Site in 🇧🇮on 13/04. The mission head DESS Director Ayaki Ito and UNHCR Rep in Burundi called for more support for the dire humanitarian situation.

#Burundi1stLady H.E.Mme Angeline Ndayishimiye visited #Refugees today 23/04/05 gasasira settlement #Rutana 🇧🇮 . Un grand Merci a la Fondation de la #1ere Maman #Burundi pour l'aide humanitaire apportée aux nouveaux réfugiés de la #RDC

When Chancelline gave birth to her daughter in eastern DRC, she had no plans to be running for her life weeks later. Now in safety in Burundi, new challenges arise. Funding cuts mean services to support her family and thousands others are on the line. unhcr.org/news/stories/f…

In Burundi, the #UN in collaboration with the Government today launched the multi-year (2025-2027) Operational Plan for the sustainable reintegration of refugee/IDP returnees, and the Batwas. #EU, Switzerland and others funded the plan. #UNHCR 🇧🇮 was the lead agency for the event

Today 168 Burundian refugees from Kenya (139) and Mozambique (29) arrived by two separate flights to Bujumbura. Government of 🇧🇮, UNHCR and partners received the returnees and took them to Gihanga Transit Center, Bubanza Province before taking them back to their places of origin.

‘’As we mark #WorldRefugeeDay, we stand in Solidarity With the over 140k refugees seeking International Protection in🇧🇮. We and our partners will continue to support vulnerable populations despite funding challenges’’, Brigitte Eno, UNHCR Rep in 🇧🇮 “Solidarity With Refugees”

UNHCR and partners continue to provide protection and other humanitarian assistance to Congolese refugees in the Musenyi Site, Burundi despite funding shortfall. Thanks to Government of Burundi and donors for the support. #SolidarityWithRefugees on #WRD June 20