Calling all communicators, we’re hiring! UNRWA USA is hiring for our next Director of Strategic Communications.

“UNRWA, against all odds, despite all the pressure it has been under, continues to be highly operational.” UNRWA Commissioner-General to the press. In #Gaza, around 12,000 UNRWA staff are still working. In the occupied #WestBank, UNRWA is the second biggest employer of civil servants. #UNRWAworks

The photographer who took these shots in August 2024 noted: “Maybe this is among the very few photos [since October 2023] that made me happy.”

Let’s clear something up. UNRWA is STILL in Gaza. The UN agency never left. Its 12,000 Palestinian staff on the ground in Gaza never left and has no intention of going anywhere.

#ElectionDay is a moment to reflect on the values that guide your vote. By standing in active solidarity with Palestine refugees, you help sustain the call for human rights, dignity, and show Palestine refugees that Americans care. Take action for Palestine refugees today: unrwausa.org/advocate

🕯️ In every culture, we honor those who’ve left too soon. On Día de los Muertos, we remember the more than 380 UNRWA humanitarian workers who were killed while carrying out their duty in Gaza since October 2023.

Halloween’s horrors are pretend. Gaza’s are not. And unlike the movies, the horror in Gaza doesn’t end when we turn off the TV.

Dublin’s Famine Memorial stands in memory of Ireland’s Great Hunger — a time when food existed, yet millions starved because access was denied. Because of who they were. A haunting reminder: famine is never just about scarcity. It’s about power. It’s man-made.

🌍👀 The world is watching. The ceasefire must be respected, and civilians must be protected in accordance with international law. If you believe in the protection of human rights for all, share this message.

Looking to grow your comms skills, build your portfolio, and make an impact for Palestine refugees? Join UNRWA USA as our next paid, part-time Communications Intern! Gain real experience in advocacy, content, & digital storytelling. Apply by Nov 3 👉 www.unrwausa.org/commsintern2...

🍞October 16 is #WorldFoodDay — a reminder that food is a human right, not a privilege.

Honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay Today, October 13, we honor the strength and resilience of Native communities across Turtle Island—and recognize the shared stories of displacement, sumud (steadfastness), and survival that connect Indigenous peoples and Palestine refugees.

Mental health is a human right. October 10 is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a time to recognize the importance of mental health for all. For over a decade, UNRWA USA has worked to normalize mental health care for Palestine refugees in Gaza, where children have only known life under siege and bombardment.

🗽 Yalla NYC, the largest fundraiser for Palestine refugees in the US is back! Join our NYC #Gaza5K walk/run on October 12 at Prospect Park (Nethermead Lawn) 🏃🏽‍♀️💙 Help fund UNRWA mental-health care for the children of Gaza. 👉 gaza5k.org

For two years too long, the people of Gaza have endured continued mass forced displacement and destruction under what experts and UN human rights specialists know to be a genocide.

No matter where you are in the world, you can show Palestine refugees that you care. 🌍 Join UNRWA USA on Sunday, October 12th at Prospect Park in NYC — or register to run/walk virtually from anywhere on the planet.

Children in Gaza are being slaughtered. While sleeping. While sheltering in UNRWA schools. While waiting in line for food and water.

Israeli military ground operations in Gaza City, Jabalya, and across North Gaza continue to intensify, causing yet another wave of mass displacement.

The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts. Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-... We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment 👇 Please RT.

Thank you to the good folks at @unrwausa.bsky.social for kindly allowing us to partner with you, and thank you to @itch.io for offering a platform that has provided so much good, for both devs and those in need.

@seagamesforgood.bsky.social 🎮 Gamers, it’s time to level up for Palestine. A few years ago, the indie gaming community raised nearly $1 MILLION in a single week for UNRWA USA. The movement is back this month with #PlayForPeace: Games for Palestine itch.io/b/2979/play-... ⏰ Offer ends 9/23

Joining a growing chorus of experts, an independent United Nations inquiry has issued a report that concludes that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. #AllEyesOnGaza

🍉 live now! 🕊️ please join me in supporting palestinian relief through games (thank you to @seagamesforgood.bsky.social + @unrwausa.bsky.social) 🧋 today we are playing games from the bundle~ 💗 bit.ly/games4palest... (9/2 - 9/23)

“Stop the bombing. Stop the killing. Save the children. Start the healing.” On May 31, Ayanna Gregory sang her song Ceasefire live at our DC Gaza 5K — UNRWA USA’s signature run/walk — for 2,000 people.

We grieve for the more than 200 Palestinian journalists, over 300 of our UNRWA colleagues, and the tens of thousands of innocent people killed in Gaza since October 2023.

🚨Microsoft won’t match employee donations to Gaza aid — but we found someone who will. 🚨 Despite matching gifts to Friends of the IDF, Microsoft isn’t matching employee donations to UNRWA USA, the main provider of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Gaza is being starved. On purpose. Don’t let this become just another headline. 📞 Call your reps. ✍️ Demand that aid be let into Gaza. 📢 Share this. Force the headline. We can’t undo what’s been done. But we can still fight like hell for who’s still alive.

Gaza is being starved. This is a man-made famine. This is preventable. Let the aid in. Now. 📢 Contact your elected officials today. Tell them to demand an end to the blockade and immediate access for humanitarian aid. History is watching.

Not just another email. Not just another face. The photo hurts. That’s the point. We must act. Despite everything, UNRWA is still on the ground. We must continue to support and take action for Palestine refugees in Gaza and wherever they are. Go to unrwausa.org or links in bio for ways to act.

Jason Terry, our Director of Strategic Programs at UNRWA USA, explains why the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is not real aid — it’s deadly and dangerous.

SE Asian Games for Good is a brand-new community-powered initiative, bringing our kampung together to support & help those in need. We're proud to announce Play for Peace: Games for Palestine, a charity drive in partnership with @unrwausa.bsky.social. More below⬇️ itch.io/jam/games-fo...

Stop killing the people of Gaza. #Ceasefirenow unrwausa.org/advocate

Today, we honor #Juneteenth — a reminder of the fight for Black liberation and justice. At UNRWA USA, we believe none of us are free until all of us are. True justice means standing with all oppressed people seeking freedom and dignity.

#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth As the granddaughter of a Jewish survivor of Nazi Germany, Mara Kronenfeld spoke about honoring #NeverAgain by standing up for human rights everywhere, including for Palestine refugees.

🎓 This summer, help UNRWA USA raise $250,000 to fund tuition for 44 brilliant Palestine refugee students in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria! They’ve worked hard for this opportunity — all they need now is support with tuition. 🔗 Give today at unrwausa.org/give-to-a-student or via the link in bio!

🎉 Join us for a powerful day of community, Palestinian culture, and collective care as we walk 5K and raise $500k for UNRWA’s mental health and trauma support services for Palestine refugee children in Gaza.📍 Washington, DC (or participate virtually) Sat. May 31, 2025 | 7 to 11 am #Gaza5k

Ever wondered how UNRWA USA is connected to UNRWA? 🤔 You’re not the only one—we get this question all the time! 👉 Follow @unrwa.org and @unrwausa.bsky.social to stay informed, donate, take action, and continue showing up for Palestine refugees. Your support and solidarity mean the world.

"We are witnessing acts of war in #Gaza that show an utter disregard for human life.” No aid in over a month. Over 1,000 children killed or injured in a week. Starvation. Protect civilians. Facilitate aid. Release hostages. Renew a ceasefire. Read the joint statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

Healthcare is under attack! This #WorldHealthDay, honor UNRWA staff by helping raise $500K for healthcare services through our DC #Gaza5K. Your support funds refugee mental health counselors for children and families in Gaza. Register + fundraise at ➡️ gaza5k.org

For over a month, the Israeli authorities have blocked food, medicine, and fuel in #Gaza as collective punishment. Chaos is rising. UNRWA’s aid centre was looted, a symptom of the siege’s impact. People are exhausted, trapped in unlivable conditions. Aid must be allowed in. The siege must end.

Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs in the West Bank, told the @washingtonpost.com that the displacement in the West Bank is unprecedented since 1967. Aid groups struggle with access & funding as 40,000+ displaced Palestinians face growing hardship. 🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

📍 UNRWA USA is popping up in communities across the country this April — and we’d love to see you. These gatherings are open to all, and we’re excited to share space, stories, and ways to take action together. Swipe through to see where we’ll be — come say hi and bring a friend or two!

Our #Gaza5K is back! Registration is open for our 5/31 event in DC. Come together in community, celebrate Palestinian culture & fund @unrwa.org mental health counseling & trauma support for Palestine refugee children. Go to gaza5k.org & use code EARLYBIRD to save

Don't forget to reach out to your US congressional representatives & urge them to support the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act 2025! The USA remains the only country to withhold funds from #UNRWA. @unrwausa.bsky.social made it easy with the following form: bit.ly/41Tw6m2

This isn’t about politics — it’s about saving lives. Congress must pass the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act to restore vital aid for Palestine refugees. UNRWA USA & 100+ partners are pushing for action, but we need YOU. Take action now. #FundUNRWA