How can I organize a World Refugee Day event in my area?

Refugees anywhere in the world are people like each of us. However, many Americans are unaware that tens of millions of people around the world have been forced to flee their homes in order to escape persecution or war. This is where you come in - every year, people across the United States use World Refugee Day as a focus for raising awareness and funds in their own communities to gather support for UNHCR’s urgent work. And at the same time they spread a little understanding about the reality of being a refugee.

Would you like to organize a World Refugee Day event or fundraising campaign in your community? Here are some ideas:

World Refugee Day Events

• Contact your State Refugee Coordinator to speak at your school, church, community center, etc.
• Invite a former refugee to share his experiences of living far from home
• Volunteer at a local refugee resettlement agency to help newly arrived refugees in the U.S.
• Ask a teacher to dedicate the week of June 13 – 17th World Refugee Week to discuss the word “refugee” in the classroom

World Refugee Day Fundraisers:

" Bake or candy sale " Car wash " Raffle tickets for the prize donated by a community business " Auction used and collectible items " Setup a display table/booth on campus to distribute UNHCR materials " Form a Refugee Care Club
with friends and fellow students to raise awareness p

Although, financial support cannot be offered, USA for UNHCR can provide you with a community fundraising guide, publicity materials, including videos, posters, newsletters and other items to support your fundraising activities. For a list of materials please visit: http://www.usaforunhcr.org/usaforunhcr/educationalresources.cfm To find out more about World Refugee Day and how you can help in your community, please contact us at info@usaforunhcr.orgor 1-800-770-1100. Thank you for your generous support and good luck!

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