The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced today a EUR 400,000 contribution from European Union Humanitarian Aid in response to the humanitarian consequences of the May 2023 Israeli aggression on Gaza. The EU’s contribution will benefit the families whose shelters have suffered partial damage as a result of the escalation in Gaza, the UNRWA said in a press release. It will also help these families embark on the path of recovery to rebuild their lives as quickly as possible. European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic, said: ‘We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian refugee families affected by the recent violence in Gaza. The EU’s contribution to UNRWA aims to empower vulnerable families with cash assistance to help them regain stability and rebuild their lives.’ According to a Shelter Cluster report, a total of 2,943 housing units were damaged or destroyed, with 2,700 units sustaining partial damage but remaining liveable. The UNRWA said its initial goal is to assist 1,890 families, totalling approximately 10,584 beneficiaries, with emergency cash assistance of approximately EUR 196 per household, which will allow families to address their immediate relief needs. “Many families have lost their homes in the recent war. The European Union’s support for UNRWA is vital for providing immediate relief to families in a way that empowers them to make decisions about what they need to survive,” said Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza.
Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA