UNRWA is the primary lifeline for Palestinian refugees across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria. Unprecedented funding cuts have pushed the agency — and the millions who depend on it — to the brink.
UNRWA does not duplicate other UN agencies. For Palestinian refugees, it is the only institution providing education, health care, and food. When it stops — there is nothing.
In early 2024, several major donor governments — including the United States, Germany, and others — suspended or cut contributions following unverified allegations against a small number of UNRWA staff. The agency was cleared by an independent UN review, but the damage to its budget was catastrophic.
“Without UNRWA, there is no meaningful humanitarian response in Gaza. There is simply no other organization with the mandate, the staff, or the infrastructure to fill this void.”
Every dollar reaches people directly. UNRWA delivers aid with one of the lowest administrative overheads of any humanitarian agency.
Provides essential nutrition during acute food insecurity in Gaza and Lebanon
Prevents measles, polio, and other preventable diseases in refugee communities
Keeps children in UNRWA schools — the only education available to many refugees
Blankets, hygiene supplies, and basic household items for families forced from their homes
You will be directed to UNRWA's official donation page. 100% of your contribution goes to UNRWA's operations.
UNRWA is a United Nations agency with full accountability, independent oversight, and a mandate renewed by the General Assembly for over 75 years.
Established by UN General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) in 1949. Operates under the direct oversight of the UN Secretary-General.
Continuously operating since May 1950. The longest-serving UN humanitarian agency, with an unbroken record across decades of conflict.
Gaza Strip, West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria — the only agency with a specific mandate to serve Palestinian refugees.
30,000+ staff — the vast majority Palestinian themselves — deliver services on the ground, not through intermediaries.
While governments debate, 5.9 million people wait. Your donation goes directly to UNRWA's emergency operations — schools, clinics, food, shelter.
Donate to UNRWA NowYou will be redirected to donate.unrwa.org — UNRWA's official donation portal