UNHCR East, Horn & Great Lakes Regions of Africa

18/12/2025

As people flee violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 80,000 refugees have arrived in Burundi.

Families are arriving with very little. Resources are already stretched. Needs are growing by the day.

This is a race against time.

Your support can help UNHCR provide life-saving assistance.

Please donate.

16/12/2025

Imagine not being able to work, study, travel, vote, or access healthcare.

For millions of , this is not imagination. It’s reality.

Every day, UN Volunteers help change that.

16/12/2025

The scars of war aren’t always visible.

Refugees deserve access to mental health support to heal and rebuild.

In this video, Sharon Rose Ataget, our Mental Health and Psychosocial support Officer shares why seeking help matters.

16/12/2025

Flooded camps in South Sudan.
Contaminated water.
Families on the brink.
The waters are rising and funding is drying up.
Survival hangs in the balance.
Your support today can save lives. (Link in bio)

16/12/2025

This is Sudan. This is life amid the war.

16/12/2025

🚨Emergency in eastern DR Congo 🚨

Violence in South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, has escalated sharply since 1 December, triggering the largest displacement seen in the region since early 2025.

Tens of thousands of refugees have already crossed into Burundi, many arriving by lake in fragile boats after fleeing with nothing. Among the new arrivals are women at risk, unaccompanied and separated children, and people with urgent medical and shelter needs.

We are working to scale up protection, expand reception facilities and deliver life-saving assistance, but urgent support is needed as arrivals continue.

02/12/2025

Gender-based violence increases in crises.

In Pemba, Mozambique, Karen Matimbe, Assistant GBV Officer with UNHCR, stands with survivors every day.

She amplifies their voices. She strengthens community protection. She leads awareness and prevention efforts so displaced women can live in safety and dignity.

Join her in speaking out, supporting survivors and taking action to end gender-based violence for good.

28/11/2025

25/11/2025

Violence doesn’t stop when funding does, it escalates.
In 2025, cuts left millions of refugee women & girls without life-saving GBV services.
We must prioritize funding for GBV programmes.

20/11/2025

💧 Water means survival.

In Malawi, years of drought left Rwandan refugee Nkurikiyimana’s crops failing.

Now, he can water his cabbages year-round and feed his family.

Refugees are among the hardest hit by drought.

Support long-lasting solutions.

19/11/2025

Extreme weather can wreak unbelievable havoc.

Nobody knows this better than those forced to flee.

must deliver solutions for those hardest hit.

17/11/2025