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Husniyeh was born in Kiwkat village, in Palestine. She now lives in Burj El Barajneh Camp (Lebanon) with her husband, children and grandsons. Husniyeh suffers from heart disease and hypertension; fortunately she is receiving the treatment she needs from a UNRWA Clinic. Husniyeh was very emotional when she told us that…
Mariam is a 77 year-old Palestinian woman who was born in Al Kabri village, in Acre district, Palestine. In 1948 her village was entirely destroyed and the family had no choice but to move to Lebanon. Mariam now lives alone in a small house in Burj El-Barajneh Camp. Her…
By Yasmin, Interpal fundraiser We are currently in Lebanon to gain a deeper insight into the reality of life and living conditions for refugees in the camps; and to appreciate how the work we do as Fundraisers in the UK directly impacts beneficiaries here in Lebanon. Shatila is known more…
Farah is a young Palestinian girl living in Burj El Barajneh Camp in Lebanon. Her father died when she was just four years old. Now at twelve, her family find it difficult to support her and her siblings’ studies. Fortunately, she has been able to receive a scholarship and now…
Gaza – Floods, destroyed homes and energy crisis A state of emergency was declared in Gaza City on Thursday 27th November, following days of extreme weather and severe flooding, exacerbating an already poor humanitarian situation. Sadly, the devastation that extreme weather can cause is not new for Gazans. In December…