UNRWA USA is a nonprofit organization that provides Palestinian refugee aid through its support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Its mission centers on advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement across the United States, working to secure American support for the essential services UNRWA delivers to millions of Palestine refugees throughout the Middle East. With a primary focus on emergency relief, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, UNRWA support is crucial to operations in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. UNRWA USA is committed to amplifying the voices of Palestine refugees and promoting sustainable solutions to the long-standing challenges they face.
Gaza is a particular focus at this time, where UNRWA is currently sheltering 1.4 million internally displaced refugees across 154 UNRWA installations.
As one of the oldest and largest service providers for Palestine refugees, UNRWA delivers aid directly without relying on third-party contractors. More than 90% of its nearly 30,000 staff members are refugees, ensuring that services are delivered with an authentic understanding of the refugee experience.
By supporting UNRWA USA, Americans can help sustain critical humanitarian and development efforts that are vital to improving lives in some of the world's most vulnerable regions.