Published : 13-10-2018
UNRWA on Wednesday signed a $400,000 agreement with the Republic of Korea, seeking to support the provision of cash assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan to cover their essential needs.
UNRWA cash programming remains the “most flexible, cost-effective and dignified means to meet the daily requirements of refugee and displaced populations”, according to a press release issued by the agency on Wednesday.
During the signing ceremony, Director of UNRWA Operations in Jordan Roger Davies hailed the Republic of Korea, noting that the donation “proves the commitment of the people of Korea and their friendship with the Palestinian community, encouraging other nations to come forward and support UNRWA in this tough time for the agency”.
For his part, South Korea's ambassador to Jordan, Lee Bom-yon, expressed his “delight” over the news of the positive results of the past deal, expressing hopes for similar results to arise from newly signed agreement.
The contribution comes at a critical time for the UN agency, which is currently facing an unprecedented funding shortfall threatening its ability to sustain its core services including emergency interventions.
UNRWA on Wednesday signed a $400,000 agreement with the Republic of Korea, seeking to support the provision of cash assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan to cover their essential needs.
UNRWA cash programming remains the “most flexible, cost-effective and dignified means to meet the daily requirements of refugee and displaced populations”, according to a press release issued by the agency on Wednesday.
During the signing ceremony, Director of UNRWA Operations in Jordan Roger Davies hailed the Republic of Korea, noting that the donation “proves the commitment of the people of Korea and their friendship with the Palestinian community, encouraging other nations to come forward and support UNRWA in this tough time for the agency”.
For his part, South Korea's ambassador to Jordan, Lee Bom-yon, expressed his “delight” over the news of the positive results of the past deal, expressing hopes for similar results to arise from newly signed agreement.
The contribution comes at a critical time for the UN agency, which is currently facing an unprecedented funding shortfall threatening its ability to sustain its core services including emergency interventions.
