The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has been described as ‘hell on earth’. At the time of writing this blog post, over 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, over 1.9 million displaced, and 136 UNRWA colleagues - who are refugees themselves- have also been killed by Israel’s war on Gaza.

Two of our UNRWA USA staff, Jason Terry, the Director of Strategic Programs, and Laila Mokhiber, the Director of Communications share their Christmas reflections during these tragic times.

This piece of writing might be the only thing that tells the world I was once here. That I existed.

In these heavy days my memories, dreams, and biggest fears are mixed together. The sound of the massive airstrikes are in the background all the time.

Hear from our top fundraisers about what the Gaza 5K means to them and draw from their valuable insights to inspire your fundraising for our next Gaza 5K.

As we prepare for our 2023 Bay Area Gaza 5K on September 30th in San Mateo, California, we’ll continue to highlight and honor the exceptional fundraising champions from the 2023 DC Gaza 5K event in late May. These fundraisers’ commitment and compassion serve as an inspiration to all, encouraging us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need, particularly Palestine refugees.

As we prepare for our 2023 Bay Area Gaza 5K on September 30th in San Mateo, California, we’ll continue to highlight and honor the exceptional fundraising champions from the 2023 DC Gaza 5K event in late May. These fundraisers’ commitment and compassion serve as an inspiration to all, encouraging us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need, particularly Palestine refugees.

Hear from our top fundraisers about what the Gaza 5K means to them and draw from their valuable insights to inspire your fundraising for our next Gaza 5K.

This piece is the fifth and final reflection of our communications team’s recap series highlighting our summer 2022 trip to Palestine. As you’ve now learned through our field visit diary series, from health clinics to schools, UNRWA does a whole lot. And in Gaza, where more than half the population are refugees, UNRWA is seen as a lifeline, a source of stability and hope. But UNRWA can only do as much as your generosity allows.