Friends of Unhcr

Friends of Unhcr Friends of UNHCR is a volunteer – based initiative by the United Nations High Commissioner for Ref

BACKGROUND
Friends of UNHCR is a volunteer – based initiative by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Ghana aimed at engaging university students in promoting the refugee cause. PURPOSE
• There are over 100,000 refugees in the West African Region with over 14,000 of them residing in Ghana. Still, the majority of Ghana’s population lacks knowledge of Ghana’s r

efugee situation.
• By engaging the youth, we will be able to further the refugee cause and raise awareness of important political, cultural and socio-economic and human rights matters that affect the lives of refugees in Ghana.
• Youth participant will also be exposed to practical experience in humanitarian work and be able to build upon their CVs through their extracurricular involvement with Friends of UNHCR. GOAL
Friends of UNHCR Members will organize successful forums, classroom discussions, fundraising events or any other public events that raise the awareness of refugee issues and promote refugee protection. Friends of UNHCR also endeavor to inspire youth to cultivate cultural acceptance and understanding of refugees. By engaging tertiary-level students, UNHCR aims to better educate future young leaders – many of whom may go on to work in the media, government, or the private sector – sensitive to refugee issues

27/04/2012
25/04/2012

IMPORTANT:
APPLICANTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEE & HEADS OF SUB-COMMITTEES POSITIONS FOR UCC CHAPTER SHOULD CHECK THEIR E-MAILS FOR UPDATES!

25/04/2012

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23/04/2012

You need to read this!! It's very pathetic.....

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19/04/2012

IMPORTANT: Tomorrow is the deadline of applications for UCC-Chapter Working Committee and Heads of Sub-Committee Positions. Interested Members should contact Emmanuel Adebayo (0242138816) to pick a form and/or for any further clarifications. Do Not miss this Global Opportunity. There will be training and a Formal induction ceremony for selected applicants at the UNHCR Office in Accra.

05/04/2012

Below is a message sent by Ewurabena Hutchful to working committee members of Friends of UNHCR across all Institutions in Ghana:

Dearest Friends,

On Monday, the Friends of UNHCR Chapter at University of Cape Coast
brought smiles to the faces of hundreds of Ivorian children and their
families at the Egyeikrom Refugee Camp.

Some 20 members of the UCC Chapter visited Egyeikrom to donate over 800
textbooks, some French-English literature, stationery, and clothing to
the asylum seekers.

The generous contribution was the product of months of tireless
advocacy under the UCC Chapter's 1 Goal Project which was launched in
December 2011 in support of UNHCR's 1 Campaign.

Photos and videos of the donation will soon be uploaded onto the UNHCR
Ghana website.

The donation was truly heartwarming and a touching reminder of how
fortunate we are to have Friends, advocates, and supporters like the UCC
students.

During the visit, the UCC students toured Egyeikrom Camp and interacted
with asylum seekers; even striking new friendships with fellow student
activists on the camp.

UCC Chapter, we eagerly await what exciting activities will be borne
from your collaboration with the Ivorian student group. There is no
doubt that it will be impressive and in the best interest of the
displaced people we aim to serve.

On behalf of the UNHCR Representative, a million thanks to you for your
graciousness and zeal.

Warmest Regards,

Ewurabena

Ewurabena S. Hutchful
Asst. Public Information Officer

UNHCR Representation in Ghana
www.unhcr-ghana.org

1 refugee without hope is too many.
1 seul refugie prive d'espoir c'est deja trop.
لاجئ واحد بلا أمل رقم أكبر من أن يحتمل

Donation of Educational Materials to the Egyeikrom Refugee Camp.
02/04/2012

Donation of Educational Materials to the Egyeikrom Refugee Camp.

31/03/2012

Hi guys! If you are considering having an internship with the UNHCR at any part of the World, you can follow this link: http://www.unhcr.org/49ef35e46.html
All the Best!

26/01/2012

Venue for the UCC Chapter FIRST GENERAL MEETING of the Year on 28th January, 2012 is the NLT 5. TIME: 10 am.
All members of the Chapter should not miss this important meeting!!

Address

C/O THE STUDENTS' REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST (UCC-SRC)
Cape Coast

Telephone

+233 245252506

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