Random Quotes

"I encourage you in your advocacy for total debt cancellation for poor countries because, frankly, it is a scandal that we are forced to choose between basic health and education for our people and repaying historical debt."

— President Mkapa of Tanzania

Palestine

Palestine wells Population: 3, 945,139
Capital: Jerusalem
Life expectancy: 73 years
GNI per capita: $1,120
Literacy: 92%
Under 5s mortality: 24 per 1000 live births
More than four million Palestinians are refugees under UN definitions. Some are living in camps in neighbouring Arab states, most are living in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Poverty is widespread, as house demolitions, movement restrictions, the ongoing conflict, and the massive West Bank “security” wall have brought hardship to millions. Agricultural production is increasingly difficult and access to essential services such as food, water and healthcare is severely hampered.

Our work

CWS first funded relief for Palestinian refugees in 1949 and has supported programmes for Palestinian refugees through the Middle East Council of Churches for over 30 years. Today the work is focused on:

  • Income generation
  • Providing water sources
  • Vocational training in trades for young men and women
  • Agricultural support
  • Community participation
  • Health services

in:

  • Gaza
  • West Bank
  • Jordan
  • Lebannon
  • Nazareth/Galille

Our partner

Department of Service to the Palestinian Refugee, Middle East Council of Churches
www.neccgaza.org/
www.mec-churches.org/