To
UNHCR Field
Staff around the
world,
We're
delighted to
have invited
people to send
you their thanks
and best wishes
from around the world.
Responses have
come from all
over the globe.
Some are
displayed
below.
Enjoy!
From:
Washington - DC -
The work you do is of personal importance to anyone who has ever been a refugee, whose friends or family have ever been so or who is at risk of becomming a refugee--in other words, to all of us.
From:
Manahawkin - NJ -
Thank you so much for all the work that you do. You are shining examples of what can make this world a better place.
From:
Sacramento - CA -
I am an RN and I hope to join you and your efforts some day! I lived in India when I was 19 and I have longed to return to assisting in the Developing Nations for years. Maybe now that I have my RN, I'll be able to return. I will ALWAYS have you and your work in my heart, soul, mind and feet! Know you are thought of!
From:
Miami - FL -
It is inspiring that in a world where we seem consumed solely by our own existence, there are people like you, fighting to make a difference in a stranger's life. Thank you for making the world a better place from those, like me, who often wacth life passing by submerged in our own routine.
From:
Orangevale - CA -
You make the world a better place. Thank you.
From:
weehawken - NJ -
god bless you all for what you done keep up the good work!!!!!!
From:
Deerfield Beach - FL -
Your courage and dedication is an inspiration.
From:
New York - NY - Liberian
Hopefully world countries will learn alternative methods to prevent forced migration
Hopefully we will take our roles as guardians to mother nature so that she in turn will prevent forced migration
Hopefully your hard work to alleviate the plights of refugees will grant your peace
From:
Monrovia Liberia - MD -
Thanks for all you do,from a very appreciative Liberian. So many of my people have benefitted from your work and so many more need you around the world. Thank you! Thank you!I cannot say it enough. May the Almighty continue to strenghten you that you may continue this great work. Best wishes on World Refugee Day.
From:
Los Angeles - CA - USA
You are truly heroes of the world. May each of you be blessed in your work. I sincerely wish that all of you enjoy the best of love, peace, happiness, and success-abounding.
From:
Richmond - VA - USA
As a former Refugee, I just want to Thank the Work You guys are Doing.
Thank you very much again, Former Refugee from Somalia.
From:
Silver Spring - MD - USA
Where would the world be without the dedication of people like you!
From:
Johannesburg - - South-Africa
You guys are amazing. Your courage inspire all of us in South-Africa. It is shameful that our government doesn't take a stand on the issues in Darfur but know this, you are in our hearts and in our prayers. Thank you for everything you do.
From:
OrangePark - FL -
"You all are the angels that walk this earth."
From:
Marlboro - NJ -
God bless you for the work you do. I am so glad that there are people like you to provide hope for displaced people around the world. May God continue to provide the strength (and needed resources) for you to continue your work!!
-A Grateful American
From:
Rockwall - TX -
May God bless you today, you are doing the work of the angels and bringing hope and help to each and every one of us on earth!
From:
Opelousas - LA -
This is such as awesome thing, you guys all working together to make a difference! Thanks for everything that is done, it is greatly appreciated, by myself and others.
From:
San Diego - CA -
There is no greater service than helping those around the world under the banner of the UN's blue flag. I have loved the UN since it was created and thank you so much.
From:
Springfield - MA -
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your work and for all those whom you serve on behalf of the UN.
From:
Garden Grove - CA -
You are treasures for doing your work for the refugees.
From:
New York - NY -
Thank you for your vital work on behalf of refugees.
From:
los angeles - -
THANKS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK YOU ARE ALL DOING. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
From:
joplin - MO -
to those few people who has chosen the path to show the paths to those who had none i salute you....rinna
From:
Durham - NC -
Durham North Carolina- Thanks for all your hard work and endless hours you put in. I admire your deication. May God keep all of you safe as you go through your day
From:
Staten Island - NY -
You are a wonderful group of people.
From:
Scottsdale - AZ - USA
I can't thank you guys enough! :) Don't ever give up, I'll never foget about you.
From:
Claremont - CA -
Thank You UNHCR volunteers for inspiring me to help others and to spread awareness to others. You are the people who truly keep this world afloat.
From:
New Market - VA -
You are doing wonderful things.
From:
New Market - VA -
The refugees depend on you. Keep up the good work!
From:
Brattleboro - VT - USA
Thank you all so much for the wonderful work that you do. I know there are a lot of people out there who feel the same way, but you do a great service to the world, and are some of the people out there who deserve to truly be respected and looked up to. You're amazing, and one day I hope to join you out there in the field so I too can help out. Best wishes to you and to your family - and everyone who cannot be a part of World Refugee Day. Keep up the good work.
From:
Honolulu - HI -
You are all to be praised for your unselfish giving and unconditional love of others. Your work and care will surely build a better world for them and their children. Aloha
From:
Dallas - TX -
Thank you so much for everything you do. I work for Refugee Services in Dallas, Texas to help refugees resettle in America, but I hope to do the work you are doing one day. You all are truly an inspiration. God bless!
From:
Wheatridge - CO - USA
Thank you for all you do and the lives you save. You truly make life more tolerable to those who suffer while putting your own lives at risk. I just hope that someday I can be a part of your team. For now I help refugees locally in Colorado until my dream of being part of UNHCR comes true. Thank you again for everything! Brenda ... Colorado, USA
From:
San Angelo - TX -
Thank you for everything that you each do. You are our soliders not spoken of often enough. Many blessings and prayers to each of you. God Bless
From:
QUINLAN - TX - USA
IT TAKES VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE TO BE WHERE YOU ARE AND TO DO EVERYTHING YOU DO TO HELP THE
REFUGEES GET BACK ON TRACK. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!! TAKE CARE & STAY SAFE.
From:
Hx - - GB
Thankyou for your bravery, compassion & commitment to those people who need our continued help the most. May you always set an example to others throughout the world, and we hope that they will follow in your footsteps. Thankyou SO much.
From:
Christchurch - - New Zealand
It seems, with events such as this, there is still hope in this rather treacharous and bleak world! Keep up the good work.
From:
Indianapolis - IN - USA
You truly are the heros of this world. Thank you so much for everything that you do to help make this Earth a better place in which to live. You will always be in my prayers. Always be safe!
From:
Weymouth - MA - USA
To all camp staff and volunteers, your hard work and committment to making peoples lives a bit better by just being there for them, or by just a hug, a gentle touch or a lending hand to make others feel welcome, that is something to be proud of. Thanks to all of you and your dedication! To Angelina: Your the best! You've got a great heart and thank you for your continued hard work and committtment to UNHCR and all the refugees around the world! You deserve nothing but the best for all you've done and all the joy that will come your way!!!
From:
St.John's - - canada
I could never say enough thanks yous, or give enough respect and love to those that dedicate your time and lie to helping those in need. Some times in the busy world we all get preoccupied, just keep your eyes on what God wants you to do! Thank you so much for everything!
From:
Auburndale - MA -
You have helped out so many people. You will be in their thoughts. Keep up the good work.
From:
Sammamish - WA -
Thank you for everything you do to help those in need. We all know that this is your choice-you certainly don't HAVE to-but you do anyway because you care about bettering the lives of people all over the world. This is just a small thank-you. You're biggest thank-you will be the outcome of all your hard work. Because of you, people are allowed and able to lead better lives than if they didn't have you. For that I and them are eternally greatful.
From:
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn - NY -
You guys are so great I dont think any of you no how great you are. I'm only 18 and I'm hoping to work in a refugee camp one day and help all the refugees that are out there. All of you are heroes of mine and I look up to each and everyone of you it doesnt matter that I dont know you. You all make this world a better placefor many to live in.
From:
Honolulu - HI -
What you guys are doing is the greatest job in the world! Thank you from the bottom of my heart & always praying for WORLD PEACE...
From:
Seattle - WA - USA
When I begin to despair about our world, I think about you and what you do, and I have hope aqain.
From:
issaquah - WA -
may god protect you in the blessing of your work
From:
Fresno - CA - usa
I wishes for all of grateful person that spends their lives and time to help out the refugees. Thank you very much, keep up the good work.
From:
Trenton - NJ - USA
To all of you who work in the field every day helping refugees - Thank You & God bless.
From:
Winnie - TX -
The world is so lucky to have people like you to help make these wonderful souls have a better life. THANKS!!!!
From:
Jacksonville - IL -
If I had the courage, I'd be there with you myself!! You must have great love, patience and endurance! THANK YOU from one who was a refugee from WW II!! Tom Kuna Jacob
From:
Katy - TX - USA
Thank you for all that you do each and everyday. I only pray that God gives me the direction I need to one day join all of you! You and your family will be in my prayers along with the refugees you continue to help. Don't give up with all of your hardwork and efforts we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to a World Refugee Day in which we are celebtating the return and safe living conditions of all the ex-refugees.
Love and Peace with all of you!
From:
Raleigh - NC - USA
Thanks for all you do as you put yourselves in harms'way to make a difference in the world. Please know that you are always in my prayers!
Robbin Yates from Raleigh NC
From:
High Point - NC -
I never knew, I never knew, Thank you and God be with you all, thank you and hope to join you somehow, someday. Days may seem so bad, but without you, they would be worse. So know this, stay strong and keep your head held high. You are special in everyway!
From:
London - - United Kingdom
Heartfelt thanks for all the great work you are doing.
From:
Greenville - SC -
You are all angels
From:
Tewksbury - MA -
You all do such a GREAT job! I am in awe of you. There should be more people like you!
From:
Greenville - SC -
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Your selflessness is admirable and inspiring!
From:
Clearwater - FL - USA
I am from Southern Africa.. I have lived thru apartheid and oppression and have
firsthand experienced injustice, suffering, hunger and poverty.... I thank you all , especially Ms Angelina Jolie , for your undying support and dedication to this noble cause..
I can only imagine how hard it must be to work under such difficult circumstances..
how heartbreaking at times, yet your resilient spirit and courage inspire us all!
Keep up the good work.. may there be peace on earth...all races living together harmoniously.... thanks so much for all you do..
From:
Miami - FL -
God bless you guys,you make the world a better place, your work is priceless
Thank you very much and happy refugee day.
From:
Jacksonville - AR -
My admiration for you all is beyond words.Thank God for people like you.
From:
Jacksonville - AR -
My admiration for you all is beyond words.Thank God for people like you.
From:
Fjerritslev - - Denmark
When we are, who lives in Europe and north America enjoy numerous prosperity and fast growing technology while in another part of the world there are a lot of people still live under numerous property, live under suppress by their own regime such as what is happening in Aceh. At this moment thousand the Acehnese have died because the double disasters (armed conflict and tsunami). Should we close our eyes?
From:
Hamilton Square - NJ -
God bless and keep you safe for all that you do and have given up to aid these refugees,
from a humble and grateful American.
From:
St. Cloud - MN -
I work for a resettlement agency in the United States, and the more I learn about conditions in refugee camps, the more in awe I am of the work that you do. Please know that we here in the U.S. are thinking of you. Thank you so much for your work.
From:
Des Moines - CA -
Thank you for taking the time to help build a better brighter, future for the refugees. I am sure all of you bring hope and light into their worlds.
From:
Houston - TX - USA
In as much as you have done it unto the least of these you have done it unto me
- Jesus
Keep Up the Good Work
From:
North Port - FL -
There isn't enough "Thank yous" in the universe that would be enough to tell you how I feel. You have made the sacrifice to elevate those that cannot elevate themselves. We are forever indebted to you for your contributions to mankind. God will bless you many times over. My prayers are constantly with you.
From:
Spring - TX -
May The Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
From:
Greenville - SC -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Lots of love, peace, and happiness is hoped for you!
From:
sacramento, - CA -
Thank you for such big hearts and caring... We are all better for what you give and do each day... Best wishes on World Refugee Day from a greatful American....
From:
Santa Barbara - CA -
You are helping to create a better place on this precious Earth.Thank you for doing so much and having the heart to stand up and make a difference for so many people who despretly need it! From the bottom of my heart thank you! Keep up the great work!
From:
Ellicott City - MD -
Thank you for your dedication to help refugees. It takes a special person to do this type of service.
From:
Minneapolis - MN -
You are the people in the world who help make changes happen. Thank you.
From:
Albuquerque - NM -
You can't be thanked enough for all you do. Best wishes on World Refugee Day.
From:
Kona - HI - USA
God bless you for your unconditional service and love. May you be well, safe and know that I think you are a hero.
From:
Sacramento - CA - USA
Thank you for all that you are doing. Best Wishes on World Refugee Day.
From:
Ringwood - NJ -
thank you so much for all your selfless acts. We appreciate you all more then you know.
From:
Belleville - IL - United States
God Bless You for your unselfiness. Thank you for everything you do.
From:
Dunedin - FL -
My heart is full of admiration for all of the UNHCR staff. Thank-you for your devotion not only on World Refugee Day but EVERYDAY!
From:
short hills - NJ - usa
Thank you for all of your hardwork and for all that you sacrifice to do the work you do!
From:
Irvine - CA -
Sometimes I look at the world around me, Oh how depressed and oppressed people seem to be! Here in the US, what hurts me most, is not the suffering, but how oblivious we americans seem to be. So from a concerned human, who has been plagued and drowned by an ocean of school, college, and teenhood, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your work and effort and for doing what the rest of us could not find the strength to do! Best wishes on World Refugee Day! Keep up the good work! Be Strong! Be Confident! Be Proud to be a refugee camp volunteer!My heart goes out to you and all who are oppressed and suffering.
From:
Eugene - OR -
Your struggles are are constantly in my mind... I pray for the world daily that each may find their home. Those who help the effort of peace and provide rest to those weary, you are in my heart. May each of us find our way home. Thank You ~ Shauna Chapin
From:
Arlington - VA -
Thank you for your such deep commitment to human life and dignity. I am studying to be an aid worker and what keeps me going is knowing that I can be like you--my hero. You are all my heroes and there are no existing words that can reflect how significant each and every contribution you make is. I really do love you and I pray for you each and every day.
From:
Austin - TX -
Thanks for all you do, from a grateful American who believes in the oneness of mankind!
From:
Philadelphia - PA -
Keep the good work . Your work is a candle in the dark .
From:
Springfield - IL -
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of others and in our world. You give me inspiration and courage to stand up and make a difference in my own community. Hopefully I can make a direct difference in the lives of refugees too. My heart thinks of all of you often and please know you are in my constant prayers!
From:
Salt Lake City - UT - USA
Thank you so much for helping the poor refugees who are in such need of heroic people like you. I wish you courage and determination to continue doing an extremely valuable job. Thank you for everything.
From:
Ellicott City - MD -
Thank you for all of your hard work for those who would not have a voice without you. Bless you!
From:
Hudson - FL - USA
Thank you so much for all you sacrifice to help others. I am envious of your dedication and conviction. So many are satisfied to just write a check, but to give yourself and live "in the trenches" is honorable indeed. Your selflessness is an inspiration to others. I look forward to joining you in taking care of our global brothers and sisters through my Rotary. Until that time, keep up the good work and may God bless you.
From:
Eastman - GA - USA
Thank you so much for having the courage and conviction that most people lack. You are changing the world one person at a time. Blessed be.
From:
Erie - PA -
The world needs more people like you. You are incredible. Thank you.
From:
Northport - NY -
Thank you for having the courage to follow your heart.
From:
Annapolis - MD - USA
Thank you for all your wonderful service to refugees. It is a vital service and unfortunately very needed. Your sacrifices are appreciated.
From:
Liberty - TX -
I am in awe of your dedication and work. Inspiring!
From:
Erie - PA -
In a world where most are focused only on themselves and the personal lives of celebrities, you are truly a gift from God. Thank you for all you do and for giving hope to people like myself who truly thought there was no one left to look up to and admire.
From:
Milpitas - CA -
Your compassion is endless and your dedicated work will last more than a lifetime.
Thank you for all that you do,
a grateful American and former refugee
From:
Phelps - KY - USA
Sure wish I could join you. Will be with you in spirit. Blessings of Peace and success!
From:
Wichita - KS - USA
You guys are doing a wonderful job in the lives of those who through no fault of theirs find themselves seeking refugee in a foriegn land. May God bless you all.
From:
Cambridge - MA - USA
Thank you so much for your service to humanity. You inspire the rest of us!
From:
mineapoils - MN -
I write to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to UN worker all around the work for their countless to people in desprite need worldwide ......
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Thank you.
Caryl García
Executive Director
USA for
UNHCR
