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Central America Crisis

Registered Name: UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES CANADA

Business No: QD-113596

Central America Crisis

Your help is urgently needed for displaced people fleeing their homes in Central America.

Growing numbers of people in Central America are being forced to leave their homes by a confluence of factors including insecurity, human rights violations, poverty, inequality and the impact of climate change. Globally, the number of asylum-seekers and refugees from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras reached over 687,000 by mid-2023.

Often having to flee in great haste, asylum seekers leave nearly everything behind, including their friends, family all their belongings and a stable source of income. Upon arrival in their country of asylum, Central American refugees struggle to find a home and a job to support themselves and their families. Most are mourning the loss of and separation from family members and long to be reunited with them and build a new life together.

UNHCR is present in Central America, working with partners to strengthen the protection of vulnerable groups and providing humanitarian support to Central American refugees.

UNHCR has expanded its presence and operational capacity in recent years to strengthen protection and encourage solutions for those affected, find ways to prevent and address forced displacement and assist States to address the root causes of flight.

Donations help fund UNHCR initiatives that provide immediate assistance to Central American refugees such as cash grants for rent and basic necessities, legal assistance for those beginning the lengthy asylum application process, and counseling to help refugees recover from the traumatic experiences they have endured.

Your donation will ensure we are able to reach those who are in need.

Please make a generous gift today and provide those displaced in Central America with the support they need. All donations are 100% tax deductible.