Cultural events

Photo: Tina Abu-Hanna/NRC
Cultural events are a great way to raise funds for NRC and displaced people. What about a concert, a show, a course, an arts exhibition, a flea market or a garage sale? Join forces with your friends or local community – the only limit is your imagination!

Fundraising for NRC gives you the opportunity to gather the local community together to have fun, while also making a difference for people forced to flee.  

We are here to provide you with the tips and materials you need to make your fundraiser a success. If you have any questions, please contact fundraising@nrc.no.

Here are some examples of what your contribution can achieve:

Fundraising for NRC gives you the opportunity to gather the local community together to have fun, while also making a difference for people forced to flee.  

We are here to provide you with the tips and materials you need to make your fundraiser a success. If you have any questions, please contact fundraising@nrc.no.

Here are some examples of what your contribution can achieve:

150 €

can provide birth certificates for seven displaced children.

300 €

can help to give 10 families a stove to keep warm.

900 €

can give 25 people sewing machines so they can earn a living.

 

How to fundraise for NRC  

  • You can transfer the collected amount to our website by debit card.
  • Or you can make a bank transfer from outside of Norway using the following details*:
    - IBAN acc.: NO0783800806006
    - Bic/swift: DNBANOKKXXX
  • Find more information here.

*Note that with bank transfers, we cannot guarantee that we will receive the necessary personal information. In this case, the gift will be given anonymously. If you wish to receive tax deductions for these gifts, please contact us at fundraising@nrc.no and provide a copy of your transaction.

Resources

Materials 

We have collected a package of materials that you can use for your fundraiser. Here you will find posters, content for social media, and a diploma, as well as useful tips and tricks to help you reach your goal.

You will also find a guide on how to start fundraisers and information on how your support helps displaced people.

Are you looking for additional content? Send an email to fundraising@nrc.no and we will get back to you.

 

How we work 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

      

Inspiration

Fitjar kammerkor. All the singers are dressed in black. Next to the choir is a Christmas tree.

Christmas concert

Fitjar Cultural and Sports Centre arranged a Christmas concert with the Fitjar Chamber Choir. The profits were donated to NRC’s work.

Iben og Petra viser fram bøkene og lekene de skal selge til inntekt for Flyktninghjelpen.

Garden sale and bazaar

Iben and Petra organised a garden sale where they sold books, games, toys and clothes, with proceeds going to NRC.