This pledge package includes $1.143 billion in pledges from governments of donor countries as well as $355 million from UNHCR’s private sector national partners.
With these commitments, the organization meets 15 percent of its projected funding needs for 2025.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said, “We live in a world ravaged by brutal and endless conflicts and conflicts. These conflicts and wars tear apart lives and leave people without protection. By making them desperate, they force. Displacement and migration.” .”
“The strong support shown at this moment for refugees and other forcibly displaced people resonates as a much-needed message of solidarity and humanity,” he said.
Global response
The governments of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and Ireland have again shown their support by pledging soft financing.
This support enables UNHCR to respond quickly to new emergencies and respond to situations with limited funding.
The United States leads the pledge with $200 million. They are followed by Denmark and Sweden, while countries such as Armenia, Bulgaria and Lithuania have emerged as new or stronger donors and expanded their giving.
Looking beyond immediate relief, governments in donor countries have guaranteed an additional $283 million through 2026 and beyond.
This forward-looking measure is vital because refugees now face an average of 20 years of displacement, with many remaining homeless for decades.
Filippo Grandi stressed that this is a generous approach, but humanitarian aid funding is not keeping pace with the growing needs of refugees.
“As peace seems ever more out of reach, and conflict, war and conflict and persecution are forcing millions of people from their homes, we face a dire situation with few solutions and growing crises,” he said. “
Global challenges remain
The fund comes at a critical time when war, oppression and violence have recently escalated in Sudan, Ukraine and Lebanon, forcing millions to flee their homes.
Millions of people have been displaced fleeing bloodshed and instability in Myanmar, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo for decades.
UNCHR’s operational impact by 2024 highlights the importance of continued assistance and support.
The United Nations Refugee Agency itself, through the Targeted Assistance Programme, has registered more than 3 million people, provided 1.2 million people with citizen identity documents and provided necessary legal assistance to more than 5 million people.
Water and sanitation services have been provided to 5.6 million people and shelter and housing assistance to 630,000 people.
future plans
UNHCR’s global grant appeal is now seeking a total of $10.248 billion for 2025, aimed at addressing the issue of forcibly displaced and stateless people.
“Humanitarian aid must focus on reducing people’s dependence on donations, helping displaced communities not just survive, but to thrive and prosper,” emphasized High Commissioner Filippo Grandi.
UNHCR is following the example of successful programs in Uganda, Colombia and Kenya to integrate refugees into national service, as well as working on long-term programs such as voluntary repatriation, integration and resettlement of refugees within local communities to advance solutions.
The company plans to increase efficiency through innovative approaches.
As disasters caused by extreme weather increase and conflicts and wars continue, these initial funding commitments give UNICEF greater confidence in maintaining vital protection and assistance programs for the world’s most vulnerable populations, refugees.
Filippo Grandi said these pledges of donations are promises to save lives, restore dignity and bring hope to millions of people forced to flee.
He said, this assistance will be important in the context of facing unprecedented challenges in the coming year.