Disaster and humanitarian relief
Refugee assistance
Essentials, schooling and trauma support for families who had to flee.
Illustrative photo: Abo Ngalonkulu / Unsplash
Objective for the 2026 funding round
Support 3,000 refugees with essentials, get 400 refugee children into school, and help families earn a living in their new community.
Who it reaches: People forced from their homes by conflict, and the host communities receiving them.
Target$73,403
Funding for this cause closes in
From $60: hygiene and dignity kits for two women or girls.
The need
Millions of Africans are refugees or displaced within their own country. Camps provide rations, but not enough for school, medicine, or a way to earn a living.
Why give to this cause
- Refugees often live in exile for many years, so support has to go beyond emergency relief.
- Getting children back into school quickly protects their future.
- We work with host communities too, which keeps relations good.
What your gift does
- $60hygiene and dignity kits for two women or girls
- $110a term of school for a refugee child
- $450a starter kit and training for a refugee-run small business
Where your donation goes
The planned budget for this cause. Every quarter, the field report shows what was actually spent against each line.
- Essential itemsShelter materials, bedding, cooking sets and hygiene kits.30%$33 of $110
- EducationSchool places, catch-up classes and supplies.25%$28 of $110
- LivelihoodsSkills training and small grants.25%$28 of $110
- Psychosocial supportCounselling for children and survivors of violence.10%$11 of $110
- Monitoring and reportingHousehold follow-up and feedback from families.10%$11 of $110
How we do it
- 1
We work with refugee-led organisations already trusted in the camp.
- 2
Children are enrolled in camp schools and followed each term.
- 3
Counsellors run trauma support groups for women and children.
- 4
Adults get skills and startup kits to earn inside the camp economy.
The impact your gift will have
- Refugee families get the essentials to live with dignity in their new surroundings.
- Children return to school, so they do not lose years of education.
- Adults rebuild their lives through small businesses and trauma support.
What we measure and report
Targets for the 2026 funding round. Results against each one are published in the quarterly field report sent to every donor to this cause.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Refugees reached | 3,000 |
| Children enrolled in school | 400 |
| People in trauma support groups | 300 |
| Businesses still trading after 6 months | 70% |
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Choose an amount
- $60hygiene and dignity kits for two women or girls
- $110a term of school for a refugee child
- $450a starter kit and training for a refugee-run small business
Gifts start at $50. Choose your own amount on the next page.
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DonateQuestions donors ask
How can I donate to refugees in Africa?
Choose Refugee assistance and give online. Your gift helps refugee families with essentials, gets children back into school and supports adults to earn again. Choose a cause, enter your amount in US dollars and pay securely by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 100+ coins). You get an email receipt straight away and a field report every quarter.
How fast does disaster relief reach people?
Because funds are held ready with local partners, help can reach families within days. We report how quickly the first deliveries arrived.
Can I give to a specific emergency?
Yes. Choose Flood relief, Drought emergency response, Refugee assistance or Conflict response, and your gift is spent on that response.