The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) declared a contribution of US$ 5 million received from the State of Kuwait in support of the Agency’s Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal.
This follows pledges made by Kuwait at the Fourth International Pledging Conference in London earlier this year the UN agency explained.
Acknowledging this generous donation from Kuwait Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl stated “I am very grateful for this renewed solidarity from the State of Kuwait towards Palestine refugees in Syria. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the government and people of Kuwait for this valuable support. It will allow us to respond to essential needs of some 440000 Palestine refugees deeply affected by the dramatic conflict in Syria.”
“This latest donation is a strong illustration of UNRWA’s trustful partnership with Kuwait” he added.
Kuwait has long been a consistent and reliable donor contributing a total of US$ 45 million over three consecutive years in support of the Agency’s efforts to assist Palestine refugees in Syria.
Additionally a contribution of US$ 17 million from the State of Kuwait in 2015 enabled UNRWA to open its school-year on time.
In 2016 UNRWA has appealed for US$ 414 million to meet the minimum humanitarian needs of Palestine refugees affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria.
