UNRWA and the Republic of France have signed an agreement for a EUR 353,905 contribution to the Agency in support of Palestine refugees. This contribution will support the training and professional development of teachers
UNRWA launched the 11th Palestiniadi (Palestinian Olympics) with the support of the European Union Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis
Education is a basic human right for children around the world, from France/Switzerland to India, Canada to South Africa. And it’s one that has the power to change children’s lives, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
UNRWA received the outstanding support of the representatives of states and institutions at its annual international pledging conference held on 25 June in New York
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, conducted an official mission to the West Bank and Gaza, as part of her first visit to the Middle East. During the mission, Ms. Wickramanayake visited schools, vocational training centres, health centres and youth summer camps run by UNRWA. She also met with business owners supported by the UNRWA microfinance programme. Ms. Wickramanayake then visited with young UNRWA students who, she described as, “A testimony to the power of quality education even in the most complex situations.” “UNRWA students are amongst...
