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Heba styles one of her customers in her home-based salon in the Qabr Essit Palestine refugee camp in Syria following the successful training course as a hairdresser and beautician offered by UNRWA. © 2021 UNRWA Photo

Overcoming Adversity: Heba’s Journey to Inclusion

03 December 2021
“Be ambitious and strong, focus on your abilities and do not be weak. Face all problem with optimism and positivity!” At just 19 years old, Heba Muhammed Ali stared down adversity and took the first step to taking control of her own life.
My story, my voice and my choices: Samira’s tale of success against all odds

My story, my voice and my choices: Samira’s tale of success against all odds

25 November 2021
This year, the international 16-Days Campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV) is launching under the theme: End all violence against women now! Women all around the world are asking for their right to live in dignity, free of physical, mental or verbal gender-based...
Tariq walks through the UNRWA Neirab Camp Garden, Syria. © 2021 UNRWA Photo

Mental Health Gardens: UNRWA finds new ways to integrate wellness with stress relieving spaces for Palestine refugees in Syria

04 November 2021
UNRWA facilities have become a symbol of safety and peace for Palestine refugees in Syria. Survivors of more than ten years of conflict, Palestine refugees need stable, secure spaces where they can gather as a community, develop their hobbies and explore their creativity
Teachers and volunteers from the Acre Boys School and Neirab Girls’ School in Neirab Palestine refugee camp prepare messages and gifts for the ninth graders © 2021 UNRWA Photos by Hala Dabalouni

UNRWA believes you can achieve your dreams

19 October 2021
When Mona walked into her class to sit for her ninth-grade end-of-year exams at the UNRWA Jaffa School in Neirab Palestine refugee camp in Syria, she was in for a surprise on her desk
Fadia, a Palestine refugee from Lebanon who lives in the Beddawi refugee camp with her family of four.

A Palestine Refugee Family in the Grips of Lebanon’s Economic Meltdown

17 October 2021
"I lost my seven-month-old baby girl because she had a heart condition It was difficult to afford to follow up with a specialist due to our extreme financial situation.” These are the words of Fadia Taha

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