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Screenshot of “Getting Back to School” a Zoom session to help students transition back to school. © 2021 UNRWA photo

A Closer Look at the Work of UNRWA School Counsellors in Lebanon

10 August 2021

In Lebanon, 48 UNRWA school counsellors (SCs) work tirelessly as part of the Education Department’s Education in Emergencies programme and its specific psychosocial support (PSS) strand, to nurture the intellectual and emotional growth of students and support them in...

Momen (right) and Maram Qishawi (left) are two Palestine refugee children from Gaza who receive health care and insulin pens through support of the King Salman Foundation to the UNRWA health programme. © 2021 UNRWA Photo by Abdalla Hallaq

To enjoy life is to be in good health

29 July 2021

Mutaz Qishawi is a Palestine refugee who lives in Beit Hanoun in the north of Gaza with his family, including four children. Having two diabetic children adds to the extreme difficulties of life in the already challenging environment of the coastal strip

UNRWA teachers in Gaza participate in a psychosocial support session implemented by the UNRWA Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Unit. © 2021 UNRWA photo by Abdallah Hallaq

In case of emergencies, put the mask on yourself first: Psychosocial training for teachers in Gaza

24 July 2021

The repeated conflicts in Gaza have left an indelible impact on the psychological, social and emotional well-being of all Palestinians living in the coastal enclave, including Palestine refugees.

Abu El Abed pouring coffee © 2021 UNRWA Photo by Kazem Abu Khalaf

Meet Refugee “No. 43”

17 July 2021

“My name is Husni Abd al-Hai Matariyyeh Abu S’eifan - number 43.” This is how Husni, known as Abu al-Abed, introduced himself to the visiting UNRWA delegation as he welcomed us into his home.

Dr. Al-Salti inspects a patient’s prosthetic leg during a check-up. © 2021 UNRWA Photo

Regaining control while living with a disability

28 June 2021

The public health system in Syria has been deeply affected by ten years of conflict. Both the damage and destruction of several health facilities, and outmigration of professional health workers have added strain to an already crumbling system.