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US Contributions to UNRWA in 2021-2022 are Key to Agency’s Ability to Operate
19 July 2022
Amman
19 July 2022
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) deeply appreciates the resolute support by the United States to its operations that contribute to the human rights and dignity of Palestine refugees. During his recent trip to the West Bank, the President of the United States personally reiterated the U.S. commitment to the Agency, announcing a contribution of $201 million in support. This brings to $618m the total US contribution to UNRWA since the start of his administration in 2021. The contributions from the US are utilized in support of the Agency’s core budget, emergency humanitarian responses to the crises in Syria and the occupied Palestinian territory, and for special projects.
The needs are significant. The overall UNRWA budget for 2021 and 2022 is US $1.5 billion and US $1.6 billion, respectively, and even with the generous support of the United States announced Friday, interruptions and decreases in funding from major donors, including regional donors, still leave an expected funding shortfall above US$ 100 million in 2022. UNRWA calls on member states to provide the agency the Agency with increased financial predictability and multi-year funding.
Background Information:
UNRWA is confronted with an increased demand for services resulting from a growth in the number of registered Palestine refugees, the extent of their vulnerability and their deepening poverty. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions and financial support has been outpaced by the growth in needs. As a result, the UNRWA programme budget, which supports the delivery of core essential services, operates with a large shortfall. UNRWA encourages all Member States to work collectively to exert all possible efforts to fully fund the Agency’s programme budget. UNRWA emergency programmes and key projects, also operating with large shortfalls, are funded through separate funding portals.
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and mandated to provide assistance and protection to some 5.7 million Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA across its five fields of operation. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip achieve their full human development potential, pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, protection and microfinance.
https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/us-contributions-unrwa-2021-2022-are-key-agency%E2%80%99s-ability-operate
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U.S. announces $73 Million in additional funding for UNRWA
i24NEWS
September 22, 2023, 2:58 AM
The funding is expected to facilitate the provision of food to vulnerable families and extend healthcare services to children and expectant mothers
In an announcement at a meeting convened to address the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, representing the United States, revealed a commitment of more than $73 million in additional funding.
The funding is expected to facilitate the provision of food to vulnerable families, extend healthcare services to children and expectant mothers, and enhance educational opportunities for students.
Thomas-Greenfield expressed appreciation for those who generously supported the UNRWA flash appeal during the summer, highlighting the critical role of such contributions in times of crisis.
"I want to thank those who have generously supported the UNRWA flash appeal during the summer. And I want to strongly encourage Member States to join us in providing additional funding to UNRWA. Too often, countries voice their support for UNRWA without backing up their words with action. That needs to change."
In 2023, the United States has already contributed over $296 million to UNRWA, with the Biden Administration having provided nearly $1 billion since 2021.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield urged other member states to follow suit and make the necessary financial commitments to ensure UNRWA's sustained operations through the remainder of the year.
The Ambassador underscored the importance of collaboration and lauded ongoing efforts to explore viable options for securing UNRWA's long-term funding. She emphasized that these discussions must include host countries, donors, and refugees, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach.
All stakeholders, including UNRWA, were invited by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to put forth concrete proposals aimed at enhancing financial support from regional donors and the private sector.
Expanding cooperation on services to Palestinian refugees and introducing cost efficiencies through UNRWA's modernization were highlighted as vital aspects of these deliberations.
"Colleagues, we have to do everything in our power to lift up the inherent dignity of Palestinian refugees. So let us work together and let us meet this moment with urgency and let us meet this moment with contributions that will reflect our support for UNWRA and the Palestinian refugees."
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/1695365809-u-s-announces-73-million-in-additional-funding-for-unrwa
Who are the largest donors to UNRWA?
The United States, Germany, the EU, and Sweden were the largest individual donors, contributing a cumulative 61.4 per cent of the Agency's overall funding.
Funding Trends
UNRWA provides regular financial updates to donors and other stakeholders. This section shares the latest information on funding requirements and contributions received.
Contribution statistical charts
Contributions to UNRWA from all sources analysed and illustrated graphically.
Click here for an overview of donor pledges and funds received in 2023.
Click here for all contribution charts for prior years yearly overview, and click here for 2017 – 2023 top 20 donors list.
Funding Requirements 2023
Click here for information on our core programme budget for 2022-2023
Click here for information on our emergency appeals
TOP 20 Government donors in 2022*
Donor Contribution US$ *
USA
343,937,718
Germany
202,054,285
EU
114,199,150
Sweden
60,969,987
Norway
34,180,677
Japan
30,152,202
France
28,909,838
Saudi Arabia
27,000,000
Switzerland
25,534,028
Turkey
25,199,080
Canada
23,713,560
Netherlands
21,189,038
UK
21,158,281
Italy
18,033,970
Denmark
15,885,970
Australia
13,797,995
Spain (including Regional Governments) **
13,592,803
Belgium (including Government of Flanders)
12,558,653
Kuwait (including Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development)
12,000,000
Qatar 10,500,000
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Includes total contributions made toward all programmes. Contribution data is accurate as of 31 December 2022. Click here (PDF) to see all government contributions.
https://www.unrwa.org/how-you-can-help/government-partners/funding-trends