Tag: Turkey

	Food aid from Turkey arrives in Gaza 02 August 2012 The first shipment of Turkish wheat flour arrived in Gaza today, to feed more than 129,000 families supporting 687,000 dependents. The full in-kind donation of 12,500 metric tonnes of flour is worth USD 6.6 million.
	UNRWA plants olive tree for Turkish ambassador to UN 02 July 2012 The Commissioner-General of UNRWA presents the Turkish Permanent Representative to the UN in New York with a plaque as an expression of UNRWA's gratitude in recognition of his strong support for UNRWA and Palestine refugees.
	Turkey offers scholarships to Palestinian students 29 May 2012 Young Palestinians will have a chance to study at a Turkish university thanks to a new scholarship programme announced by Turkey.
	UNRWA Commissioner-General visits Ankara 24 April 2012 UNRWA Commissioner-General Mr. Filippo Grandi has arrived in Ankara for a two-day visit. While there, Mr. Grandi will meet senior officials from the Turkish government and Turkish NGOs.
	Turkey donates USD 250,000 for Nahr el-Bared reconstruction 03 February 2012 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced today a new donation of USD 250,000 from Turkey toward the Restoring Dignity fundraising appeal for Lebanon.
	Turkey donates flour for poor refugees in Gaza 20 July 2011 UNRWA has received a consignment of more than 6,000 tons of flour from the Republic of Turkey for refugees in Gaza. Distribution of the flour is currently underway and will help feed thousands of poor refugees in the Gaza Strip.
	Turkey Helps Bring Mobility to Disabled Palestinian Refugees in Syria 31 January 2011 Thanks to a donation worth more than US$ 25,000, 100 Palestinian refugee families and disabled refugees will today receive prosthetic equipment and financial assistance for home modifications.
	Graduation of the Third GCSP-UNRWA Scholarship Recipient 09 July 2010 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Scholarship is designed for future female leaders in Palestine, with responsibilities in the area of humanitarian practice, peace and security.
	Turkey contributes US$500,000 to the Quick Response Plan for Gaza 02 April 2009 The government of Turkey has contributed US$500,000 in response to UNRWA’s appeal for its Quick Response Plan for Gaza (QRP). The donation was formally finalized at a signing ceremony in Jerusalem.