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.
Final Diary Series: Back to the West Bank
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.
Ramadan 2023: UNRWA USA is doing things differently...
Ramadan 2023: This year UNRWA USA is doing things differently. Read to learn more.
From UNRWA’s Syria Office: The Earthquake
The devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6 has left millions of people including Palestine refugees in dire need of assistance. Palestine refugees including children have been killed and over 500 families have lost homes and many more have lost their livelihoods.
Amanya Michael Ebye, the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Syria writes for our ‘Voices of UNRWA’ blog on UNRWA’s role during this tragedy.