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.
A Son's Tribute on Mother's Day
Fadi Kiblawi is a lawyer based in Tokyo, Japan, and son of Nada Kiblawi. Nada is a Palestine refugee, a founding member of the UNRWA Alumni of North America, and a successful businesswoman. He is a contributing guest writer to the Voices of UNRWA blog, where he pays tribute to his mother and all Palestine refugee mothers in honor of Mother’s Day.
Ramadan Iftar and the Last-minute Bakery Stop
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she revisits a distinct childhood memory during Ramadan. Learn about her father’s refugee story and how to make your own date and cardamom bread.
Donor Highlight: Susannah Aziz
Susannah Aziz is the Palestinian-American author of children’s book Halal Hot Dogs. Using her book proceeds, Susannah successfully matched $5,000 – dollar-for-dollar – of donations made towards UNRWA food assistance and orphan support last Ramadan. Thank you Susannah!