8,500 Gaza Families to Receive Support Funded by Germany

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has announced the disbursement of $9.3 million, as part of the Temporary Shelter Cash Assistance (TSCA) program.

The disbursement, funded by Germany, aims to provide financial support for the repair and reconstruction of homes that have been rendered uninhabitable during the 2014 conflict.

With the German support, 8,500 eligible families who are in the process of or waiting to repair or reconstruct their shelters that were damaged or destroyed during the 2014 conflict will receive payments to afford appropriate and dignified accommodation.

Commenting on the start of the disbursement, Peter Beerwerth, Head of the German Representative Office in Ramallah, said, “Thousands of families in Gaza, who need these funds the most, will benefit from this measure. Germany is committed to continuing its support to the people in Gaza in close cooperation with UNRWA.”

UNRWA said it will be able to disburse TSCA to eligible families within one week; the disbursement will cover all of the monthly payments for the first quarter of 2016.

“We are very grateful for this support, which attests to the strong partnership between Germany and UNRWA,” said Bo Schack, Director of UNRWA Operations in Gaza. “This support will enable families to live in dignity while rebuilding their homes,” he added.

Source: WAFA