Support better futures - donate to refugee children
24 July 2025
•By matkinson
Over 108 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their homes –including 43.3 million children [UNHCR, 2024]. These young lives are shaped by conflict, crisis and displacement. But, with the right support, we can help them rebuild a future.
Refugee children face unimaginable challenges:
- Unsafe shelters
- Interrupted education
- Limited access to food, clean water and healthcare
- High risk of exploitation and violence
Together, we can change that.
Here at ChildFund Australia, we work with refugee communities to provide:
- safe spaces,
- education,
- medical care and
- long-term recovery support .
Because every child needs a safe and healthy childhood, no matter where they are born. Donations for refugees are a practical way to support children in refugee camps to have a better future.
Supporting displaced children is urgent - refugee donations matter
Fifteen million refugee children are of school age , yet nearly half are not enrolled in school [UNHCR Education Report, 2023]. Girls are disproportionately affected, often missing out on learning opportunities and facing increased risks of early marriage or unsafe child labour .
The donations of ChildFund supporters in Australia and around the world are helping to provide Child Friendly Spaces in the Palorinya refugee camp in Uganda where children can learn and stay safe from violence. Each space includes a classroom, toilet and playground.
More than 6.6 million refugees live in formal camps around the world [UNHCR, 2023]. In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – the world’s largest refugee camp – nearly one million refugees live in overcrowded conditions [UNHCR, 2024]. Fires spread easily. Healthcare is limited. Many children work instead of learning, just to help their families survive.
Amidst the challenging conditions, ChildFund and EDUCO's Adolescent Boys Clubs run in Cox’s Bazar provide a safe haven where boys can learn and acquire vital life skills. For boys like Minul,15, the club has significantly impacted their lives. After learning about child rights and protection issues in the refugee camp, he now champions the rights and wellbeing of children in his community.
Minul shares, "I have seen the distressing reality of children becoming victims of child marriage and child labour, and it deeply troubles me. However, as a member of the Adolescent Boys Club, I am now in a position to help stop these harmful practices."
Your refugee donation can help refugees
Charities supporting refugees and displaced children, such as ChildFund Australia, help build solutions that protect childhoods and uphold dignity even in the harshest conditions. Every gift donation for refugees helps.
What your donations support
Here’s what your refugee donation can help provide:
Safety and protection
- Emergency sanitation and shelter
- Safe spaces for children, women and girls
- Emotional and psychological support
Education and opportunity
- Child-friendly classrooms and learning materials
- Access to qualified teachers
- Support for girls' education in crisis settings
Health and nutrition
- Medical supplies to prevent disease
- Clean water and hygiene facilities
- Nutritional support to address malnutrition
Sustainable change
- Community-led planning and decision-making
- Youth empowerment and child participation
- Programs to prevent child marriage and trafficking
Your support helps families who spend years – sometimes decades – in refugee camps . We don’t just offer emergency relief; we help build the foundations for lasting change. This is how we ensure we’re truly helping refugees long after news coverage has ceased.
Make an impact: donate to support refugees today
Want to support children affected by displacement? Here’s how:
- Give online : Donate now
- Transform lives, every single month : Become a regular donor and reach more children.
- Fundraise your way : Organise a morning tea, set up a Facebook fundraiser , or get your workplace involved.
Every dollar helps us reach refugee children with essential services – from healthcare and schooling to protection and hope.
Be part of the solution
Refugee families need more than short-term aid – they need safety, stability and a chance to rebuild. Children need access to school, healthcare and protection from harm.
At ChildFund, we take action where it’s needed most, including in places where refugee camp donations can provide immediate relief and long-term impact. We focus on practical, child-centred solutions.
When you donate to refugees through ChildFund, you’re helping to:, you’re helping to:
- Protect vulnerable children
- Support refugee communities
- Create long-term change
Your support starts here
- Make a tax-deductible donation today
- Help build a world where all children are safe, healthy and can reach their full potential.
