United Palestinian Appeal empowers Palestinians to improve their lives and communities through socially responsible and sustainable programs in health, education, and community and economic development.
Emergency Response
Emergency Response
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
UPA funds efforts to improve Palestinian health and basic well-being. That includes short-term solutions such as primary care clinics, distributing food and medicine and providing emergency relief and long-term initiatives such as helping children overcome the trauma of ongoing violence and providing comprehensive care for Palestinians born with a cleft lip and palate.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UPA strengthens the economy in the occupied Palestinian territories and refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan by supporting small business development, agriculture and the construction and renovation of Palestinian infrastructure.
EDUCATION
UPA supports Palestinian education by providing assistance in the form of scholarships to attend Palestinian universities, vocational training, continuing education opportunities and initiatives promoting youth leadership.
OUTREACH
UPA seeks to educate the general public and raise awareness about Palestinian history, language and culture.
History
In 1978 a group of Palestinian-American businessmen and professionals witnessed the deep predicament Palestinian communities continued to face thirty years after Nakba. They recognized the need to establish an independent platform to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and contribute to the long-term socio-economic and cultural development of Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the diaspora. Thus United Palestinian Appeal was born…
IQRAA
Join Team Iqraa and help support education programs for Palestinian students through the Mahmoud Darwish Scholarship Fund.
FRIENDS OF UPA
Do you love UPA? Would you like to meet other UPA donors, supporters, enthusiasts and sympathizers in the DMV area? Get a group of friends together and host an event for UPA.
INTERNSHIPS
Are you a student looking to gain invaluable experience working on humanitarian and development issues related to Palestinian people? Consider working with UPA on research and on hands-on projects in our Washington office.
EMPLOYMENT
At UPA, we believe that providing humanitarian relief and promoting sustainable development is not only a profession, but a way of life.
RECENT NEWS
Nurturing Creativity Through Art Scholarships
For Malika, art is also about connection to the moment. “I feel really happy when I see a drawing on my phone, try to recreate it, and it comes out the same or close to it. Even if it’s not exactly the same, it still turns out beautiful.”
Partnering to Support Children with Disabilities
UPA’s work is deeply rooted in the communities we serve, and we are defined by our long-standing partnerships that bring services closer to those who need them most. Among these is our partnership with Annahda Women’s Association, established in 1924, a pioneering grassroots organization in the West Bank that supports individuals with disabilities, particularly children. United by a shared commitment to children’s health and development, UPA and Annahda provide community-based responses to critical needs.
Education: A Major Casualty of the Gaza Assault
As we at UPA wrap up our education campaign, it seemed fitting to share an excellent article written by Barber for the Middle East Policy Council, not long after the latest bombing of Gaza began. In it, he addresses what it means to be a Palestinian in Gaza, in a culture that places such a high value on education.