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UNRWA Launches Global Fundraising Campaign

23 January 2018

On Monday, UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl launched from a school in Gaza the #DignityIsPriceless campaign, a global fundraising effort that aims to raise US$ 500 million following a recent dramatic reduction in long-standing funding of the Agency, which serves over five million Palestine refugees in the Middle East.

For details on the #DignityIsPriceless campaign, please visit www.unrwa.org/donate 

“What an honor to be in Gaza today to officially launch UNRWA’s global campaign #DignityIsPriceless,” Mr. Krähenbühl said in his speech at the launch event. © 2018 UNRWA Photo by Khalil Adwan“We are launching this campaign because UNRWA stands with you as witnesses to your historic plight,” Mr. Krähenbühl said, addressing Palestine refugees. © 2018 UNRWA Photo Rushdi Al SarajPresident of UNRWA Student Parliament, 13-year-old Karim, also spoke at the event, saying: “Today I wish to tell the world that our education is at risk. We are proud and determined students, we want the world to support us in becoming global citizens and pursue our dreams and aspirations.” © 2018 UNRWA Photo Rushdi Al SarajEslam, a member of UNRWA Student Parliament, called on students around the world to join the campaign: "We are determined students and I call on students in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin and North America, as well as in the Middle East to echo our appeals for support. Help keep UNRWA schools open!" © 2018 UNRWA Photo Rushdi Al SarajAs Karim placed his savings into a donation box, he appealed to the world to #FundUNRWA. “Every contribution counts so I am making the first step,” he said. © 2018 UNRWA Photo Rushdi Al SarajFor details on the #DignityIsPriceless campaign, please visit www.unrwa.org/donate. © 2018 UNRWA Photo Rushdi Al Saraj