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Our support for those impacted by global conflict and humanitarian disasters

The impact of conflict and humanitarian disasters around the world is felt by our students, staff and alumni. As a global community, we are committed to providing support for those affected by crises across the globe.

Our support

For our students

  • Please see our student intranet page for information about our support for students impacted by global conflict and humanitarian disasters.

For our staff

For our prospective students and applicants

  • If you are an asylum seeker or forced migrant who is living in the UK and you are unable to access funding for higher education, we offer a scholarship for undergraduate programmes.
  • If you are living outside of the UK and have refugee status, or are under humanitarian protection (held outside of the UK), we offer a Humanitarian Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught programmes.
  • If you are unsure about your eligibility to study with us, you can visit our country pages which detail the entry requirements (your current/prior study, qualifications and English Language level) needed to study at Liverpool.

For our partners

How you can help

There are a number of UK charities which work to support people affected by global conflict and disasters, much of which is made possible by generous donations from members of the public.

If you could like to support victims of conflict and disasters please ensure you:

  • Check the charity's name and registration number - this will help you to be sure you are donating to a legitimate charity organisation.
  • If donating online use the charity's own website or well-established fundraising platforms.
  • If donating on the street or on your doorstep check for an ID badge and a sealed collection tin.
  • Look for the charity's name, registered charity number and a telephone number on fundraising materials.

More advice is available on the Fundraising Regulator webpages.

Large UK registered global conflict and disaster relief charities

  • British Red Cross: The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. The charity forms a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.
  • Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA): CARA provides urgently-needed help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and many who choose to work on in their home countries despite serious risks.
  • Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC): The DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis overseas.
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC): The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance and advocacy to those affected by conflict, oppression and natural disaster.
  • Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF): MSF provides medical aid to the injured and aims to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world.

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