Community-led aid
Humanitarian aid, advocacy and community-building to support people who are refugees and asylum seekers
We provide emergency humanitarian aid to people who are refugees and asylum seekers worldwide.
An unfolding crisis
110 million people displaced
As of mid-2023, the UN reports that around the world there are more than 110 million people displaced by war, persecution and other human rights violations. Many of these live in acute difficulty and insecurity.
A humanitarian crisis in Greece
In Greece, many people who are refugees and asylum seekers struggle to access the most basic of rights: food, shelter, and a legal system that upholds their right to asylum. The ‘crisis’ that hit global headlines in 2015 hasn’t gone away and tens of thousands of people still need support to build a new life.
Human rights violations
As people navigate the difficult routes to sanctuary, many have to battle against systems that marginalise and violate their fundamental rights. From border violence to detention, food insecurity to homelessness, the struggles facing communities experiencing forced migration never seem to end.
How it works
Situation monitoring
Our teams actively monitoring developing humanitarian situations on the ground. We draw on the knowledge and expertise of displaced people themselves to generate accurate and timely needs assessments.
Emergency relief on the ground
In crises, our teams work with communities on the ground to deliver essential aid to relieve acute suffering. This includes dry food distributions, vital sleeping equipment and seasonal clothing.
Long-term aid solutions
In many of the regions we operate, we develop mid-term and long-term aid solutions, which include regular distributions, community capacity-building training and established free shops.
Our impact
At Refugee Biriyani & Bananas we work with 50+ volunteers distribute 100K aid items/year rely on your support
Project WE
Project WE is a series of short award-winning videos that shines a light on some of the individuals behind the ongoing “Refugee Crisis” in Europe. A collaboration between Refugee Biriyani & Bananas and Studio B, the series proves that there is no us and them – just WE.
Watch the full series on YouTube here.
In the media
Find out more about Refugee Biriyani and Bananas’ work as reported on in major media.
Recent news
Supporting Communities in Spring and Summer 2026: Inside RBB’s Distributions and Activities
[image copyright: Refugee Biriyani & Bananas] by E. Mark Windle This month we have a round-up of developing conflict and political situations affecting the displaced communities that Refugee...
Boosting Morale: How RBB Supports the Psychological Wellbeing of Displaced Communities
Children’s activities in north Gaza[image copyright: Refugee Biriyani & Bananas] by E. Mark Windle “Joy and smiles were clearly visible on the children’s faces while they played and received...
Making it Happen. Optimising Food Aid in Gaza, Chios and Cairo
Preparing to send trucks of aid from Cairo [image copyright: Refugee Biriyani & Bananas] by E. Mark Windle “This food means my daughter will wake up tomorrow with strength in her ...
Conflict, Compassion and Community Support—a March Update
RBB aid distribution [image copyright RBB] by E. Mark Windle Ramadan is as much about community and compassion as it is for prayer. As this important religious period draws to a close this month,...
What Price Sanctuary? The Human Cost of Seeking Refuge and Asylum in the Aegean Islands
Islamic prayers at Chios graveyard after the community burial of a 95-year-old lady from Afghanistan (image copyright RBB) by E. Mark Windle “The hospital room was filled with injured people,...
Trustee Opportunity: Treasurer Role
Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial health. The Treasurer plays a key governance role,...