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On the 20th December 2016, staff from the Lebanon Field Office visited a Syrian refugee camp to deliver much needed humanitarian aid to those struggling to stay warm as the winter approaches. With thanks to Mrs. Parveen Tanvir and family, we were able to distribute aid to 70 families. We…
With the passing of each season, we each have our own comforting habits and behaviours. For refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and those in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, many of these are focused around dealing with extremes in weather, and trying to find a way to make their often hostile environment…
Power shortages and blackouts are common in Gaza, where outages can last for up to 12 hours a day. Without electricity, Gazans are effectively prohibited from carrying out basic functions at school, at home and at work. Shrouded in darkness, the power outages are a constant reminder of the smothering…
As children in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan prepare for a new term, your kind generosity has provided school supplies, safe transport and fee support to struggling families. A regular school routine establishes stability and helps displaced and traumatised children feel a sense of community. However, with the occupation restricting…
By Ibrahim Hewitt, Chairman of the Trustees As news that the latest attempt to break the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip has, once again, been impeded by the might of the Israeli military, it is important to remember that the spirit of these women, and the Palestinians who eagerly…