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Why UNHCR Makes Sense
The Benefits of a Partnership with UNHCR
Refugees are of concern to all of us - from governments to businesses to individuals. War, persecution and conflict affect everyone, and the negative impacts on business are significant. Companies have a vested interest in contributing to lasting solutions for refugees.
UNHCR is a leader within the United Nations in creating innovative partnerships with corporations. A partnership with UNHCR will make a real difference in protecting the lives of refugees, while meeting your company's corporate social responsibility and business objectives.
UNHCR represents:
A leading humanitarian organization: A global, hands-on agency, UNHCR has twice been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work.
Direct Impact: Some 85 per cent of our staff work in the field, and we have the capability to respond to any new emergency impacting up to 500,000 people within 72 hours.
Global Reach: Operating in more than 125 countries, UNHCR protects and assists some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
Solution oriented: For six decades, UNHCR has assisted more than 50 million people restart their lives. Today, it helps tens of millions of forcibly displaced and stateless people.
Dedicated Partnerships: From in-kind donations to employee giving, UNHCR works with your company to create a partnership that supports your CSR objectives.
Your company can benefit from supporting UNHCR by generating goodwill towards the company; demonstrating core values and good corporate citizenship; influencing investors or customers who favour socially responsible companies; instilling pride and loyalty in employees, increasing levels of staff retention; fostering stable markets and political conditions conducive to business; recognition and visibility of corporate partnership with UNHCR.
At UNHCR, we have a dedicated team of professionals around the world to help craft the right sponsorship package for your company's social responsibility and business objectives. Find out how your company can work effectively with UNHCR.