UNRWA Programmes

MERCY-USA contributes to vital UNRWA Programmes in Gaza

23 September 2021
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has signed an agreement with Mercy-USA for Aid and Development to provide critical health and education interventions to Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip. The US$ 250,000...
The Acting Director of Partnerships of UNRWA, Marc Lassouaoui (left) and the Representative of Japan to Palestine, H.E. Ambassador Mr Magoshi Masayuki (right), signed two contribution agreements in support of Palestine refugees and amounting to approximately US$ million at UNRWA offices in East Jerusalem. © 2021 UNRWA Photo

Japan Contributes Approximately US$ 40 Million for Assistance for Palestine Refugees

25 February 2021
The Government of Japan today signed two contribution agreements, amounting to approximately US$ 40 million, with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Italy contributes EUR 6.8 million to core UNRWA programmes and services

11 August 2020
The Government of Italy has contributed EUR 6.8 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of the Agency’s core programmes and services.
Two Palestine refugees from Syria in their refugee camp in Jordan smiling to the camera. © 2013 UNRWA Photo by Alaa’ Ghosheh

A Guide to Social Work - June 2019

In 2017, UNRWA decided to reform its Relief and Social Services Programme with the centrepiece being social work reform. What was identified as an underutilization of UNRWA relief and social work field officers, was to be transformed into a work force that could support...
The inauguration of UNRWA Talbieh Elementary and Preparatory Girls’ School, Jordan. © 2018 UNRWA Photo, Rami Mansour

German Government supports UNRWA Programmes for Palestine refugees in Jordan

09 November 2018
Today the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the German Ambassador inaugurated the UNRWA Talbieh Elementary and Preparatory Girls’ School after the completion of reconstruction work on the school structure. The ceremony also marked...

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