Korea Contributes US$ 2.1 Million in Support of Palestine Refugees

Korea Contributes US$ 2.1 Million in Support of Palestine Refugees

UNRWA Director of Partnerships Karim Amer shakes hands with Si-Jin Song, Representative of Korea to Palestine at UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem, 9 August 2022. (Photo: UNRWA)

The Government of the Republic of Korea announced a US$ 2.1 million contribution to the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

UNRWA said in a press release that some US$ 1 million of these funds will be used for investments in vocational education for Palestine refugees in Jordan, while another US$ 1 million will support life-saving UNRWA food assistance activities in Gaza.

“I am very happy to announce that the Government of the Republic of Korea is contributing US$ 2.1 million to UNRWA to support Palestine refugees”, Si-Jin Song, Representative of Korea to Palestine, said. “UNRWA plays an important role in the Middle East, and we are glad to be able to support its efforts.”

“After this recent conflict in Gaza, where humanitarian support is urgently needed, it is especially timely and meaningful to help Palestine refugees through the life-saving UNRWA food assistance program,” he added.

UNRWA Director of Partnerships, Karim Amer, said: “This all-time high contribution from Korea is a very welcome message of support to Palestine refugees. On behalf of UNRWA, I would like to thank the Government of Korea for its generosity. The Agency is proud of our growing relationship, which we hope to further develop in the future.”

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