The Republic of Korea announces US$ 2 million to UNRWA in support of Palestine refugees

The Republic of Korea announced US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). US$ 1 million will support the Agency’s 2023 Emergency Appeal for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), while the remaining US$ 1 million will rehabilitate UNRWA school buildings, enhancing the educational environment of Palestine Refugee students, including Palestine Refugees from Syria in Jordan.

Reiterating appreciation for the announcement of a new contribution from the Republic of Korea, UNRWA Director of External Relations and Communications, Ms. Tamara Alrifai, said:

“The timely pledge of this additional support is a vivid demonstration of South Korea’s commitment to UNRWA and Palestine Refugees. At a time of existential funding challenges for the Agency, supporting its vital and life-saving services send a very strong message of solidarity with Palestine Refugees. This is great!”

The Republic of Korea disbursed US$ 1.7 million towards the Agency’s Programme Budget earlier this month and has been throughout the years consistently providing support to Palestine Refugees through funding UNRWA Emergency Appeals and projects.

Referencing the decision of the Government of the Republic of Korea to provide US$ 2 million to UNRWA in response to the humanitarian needs of Palestine Refugees, Mr. Si-jin Song, the Head of the Representative Office of the Republic of Korea to Palestine, said:

“My Government’s ever-increasing support for UNRWA demonstrates Korea’s commitment to making a contribution to permanent peace in the region. I hope this can be helpful in alleviating UNRWA’s serious financial challenges and in doing its important work.”