Voices of UNRWA blog:
palestine refugee stories
The Voices of UNRWA blog is dedicated to providing American readers with real stories of Palestine refugees and their lives.
This blog features many stories of UNRWA alumni, many of whom now call the United States home.
We welcome guest writers, especially UNRWA alumni, to contribute stories and articles for consideration to our collection.
If you’re interested in guest writing, please get in touch.
Diala‘s Diary: Welcome to Palestine
700 words are not enough to capture my first trip to Palestine. Even words like ‘eye opening’ and ‘painful’ do not do it justice. This piece is the first of our Communications Team’s recap series to highlight our trip to Palestine in summer of 2022.
To My Baba, on Father’s Day
Like so many Palestinians looking for a place to plant roots and call home, my father searched for that all his life. Home for him was an elusive notion but always within reach. Having a safe haven for his family was a given but making it resemble the ‘B’lad’ (homeland) was another challenge. In honor of this Father’s Day, I will be making Knafeh and remembering the man who instilled in me pride in my heritage and everlasting love and yearning for Palestine.
Easter in Palestine - My Earliest Memories
Food in Palestine is not only a feast for the eyes but a journey into century-old traditions where each meal has a story, is prepared with Nafas, is served in abundance, and is enjoyed with love. Palestinian culture revolves around food, from day to day life to weddings and celebrations. Join me as I revisit my childhood in Jerusalem, Palestine during Easter. Learn about our traditions, customs and how to make your own Ma’moul cookies.