Becoming a source of hope – in your own way
We might not be able to change the world overnight. But we can lend a hand, spark a movement, and awaken a wave of solidarity around us. That’s what Switzerland for UNHCR invites you to do: start your own fundraiser to support the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
Why create your own fundraiser?
Every gesture matters when it comes to providing protection, assistance, and hope to people forced to flee their homes. By launching your own fundraising campaign, you:
- Multiply your impact by engaging your personal network
- Raise awareness of forgotten humanitarian crises
- Provide tangible support to displaced families and help UNHCR respond on the ground, wherever the need is greatest
A birthday, a sports challenge, a gathering with friends – any occasion can become a powerful act of solidarity, and a great opportunity to reach out to your family, friends, sports club or workplace.
How does it work?
- Choose your occasion: a birthday, sports challenge, community event, or simply an act of kindness
Set your goal, for example:
. CHF 1,200 – gives 200 displaced children access to education
. CHF 3,000 – provides safe drinking water to 1,500 refugees in Rwanda
. CHF 5,000 – funds the construction of 11 emergency shelters
. CHF 10,000 – helps 10 groups of 5 women each to launch their own businesses
- Personalise your page: add a photo, tell your story, and explain why you're supporting refugees
- Share your fundraiser: invite your friends, family and colleagues to donate via email, WhatsApp or social media
- Track your impact: every donation brings you closer to your goal and directly supports UNHCR’s life-saving work
Every fundraiser is unique. Every action counts.
Together, we can restore hope to families who have lost everything.
Start your fundraiser today at with.unrefugees.ch.