Hike to Help Refugees, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, has been educating communities about and raising funds for UNHCR since 2002. Our dedicated community of volunteers from Nebraska and Iowa exists to support the humanitarian work of the United Nations Refugee Agency which provides protection, shelter, food, water, sanitation and medical care to more than 34 million refugees world wide.

Hikers obtain sponsors to help raise money for refugees. This year's event is September 10-16. Participants hike a day, weekend or full week.

USA for UNHCR

The United States Association for UNHCR (USA for UNHCR) supports the UN Refugee Agency’s humanitarian work to protect and assist refugees around the world. The organization strives to meet the unmet needs of the world’s most vulnerable people, building support and awareness in the United States for UNHCR’s life-saving relief programs. www.unrefugees.org

UNHCR

Established by the UN General Assembly in 1950, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) protects refugees in 111 countries around the world. In fact, UNHCR is the only agency with the specific world mandate to help refugees and resolve their plight.

The Tango!
Learn it...Perform it...Party it...

The Tango is a fundraiser, sponsored by Hike to Help Refugees. 100% of donations are used by UNHCR to provide emergency relief. Participants first learn the Tango from some of Nebraska’s best dancers and teachers, then perform the dance in Omaha’s Old Market, accepting donations for their talents.

This event brings together the artistry of the Tango and the camaraderie of good friends, good fun, and good deeds. To support or participate please contact Marty Hebert at DancerMarty@msn.com or call 402-689-5073.

Recycle 4 Refugees

Recycle 4 Refugees collects small electronics for “green” recycling and donates 100% of the money earned to Hike to Help Refugees. Help us help refugees and the environment by…

•    Sponsoring a collection box at your church, school, or business

•    Distributing postage-paid envelopes to family and friends to send in their small electronics

•    Collecting only the following items:  cell phones, PDAs, iPods, DVDs, video games and video game consoles, inkjet and toner cartridges, digital cameras, laptops

•    Considering R4R as an effective service project for classroom or boardroom

For more information, contact Mary L. Umberger at mlumberger@cox.net or call 402-558-9363.