Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is providing US$25 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugee in the Near East (UNRWA).
The government, through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), will make this contribution to support Palestine Refugees and the Agency's human development and humanitarian activities in the region. QFFD share this in a social media post.
Following the signing between the two parties, Acting Director-General of QFFD Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri said that, "in addition to its vital role in providing basic services to Palestine Refugees in its fields of operation, including education, healthcare, and social protection, UNRWA today has a critical role to deliver aid to the people in Gaza who are facing a horrific war. This contribution reaffirms Qatar's strong support for the Palestinian cause and for addressing the humanitarian situation facing Palestinian Refugees".
UNRWA Director of External Relations and Communications, Tamara Alrifai added: “Qatar has long been a steadfast supporter of Palestine Refugees and an advocate and supporter of UNRWA’s work across the region. The Agency is grateful to the Government and people of Qatar for their solidarity and generosity, especially as the situation in Gaza reaches unprecedented levels of suffering. UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza and remains one of the sources of normality for Palestine Refugees in the region, through critical services such as healthcare and education.”
In 2023, Qatar contributed USD 18 million to the Programme Budget of UNRWA in support of Palestine Refugees.
