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As part of the relief interventions under the TARABOT Palestine Programme, funded by @AROinRamallah 🇦🇹 and @FinPalestine 🇫🇮 and implemented by @UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, an emergency response package was provided to support the resilience of 500 farmers affected by repeated attacks that have disrupted their business continuity and access to land across the West Bank.

Thanks to the support of our partners in the German Government, through its Development Bank KfW, and in partnership with RIWAQ and Al Jib Municipality, we today celebrated the inauguration of the Al Jib Community Centre “Housh Assaf” and the Al Jib Football Field, following the completion of rehabilitation works under the Investment Programme for Resilience (IPR III). The project will improve access to safe and inclusive sports and recreational spaces for more than 19,000 people from the surrounding communities, while providing inclusive community spaces serving over 2,600 women, youth, and community members.

Despite the immense destruction in #Gaza, UNDP remains committed to supporting recovery efforts. As rubble continues to accumulate, new environmental risks are emerging — including pests and solid waste — further threatening the health of displaced families. Hear from UNDP/PAPP Special Representative Jaco Cilliers on ongoing efforts to remove rubble, address environmental hazards, and the provision of dignified shelter for affected families.

With 22,500+ people in #Gaza facing life-altering injuries, restoring health services is a priority. Alongside @pamapalestinian, we’ve rehabilitated the Physical Therapy Dept at Ahli Arab Hospital, equipping it with specialized devices and supporting medical staff capacity to help ensure continuity of care.

Thank you, Sweden, for partnering with us to scale the delivery of Relief Housing Units (RHUs). These aren’t just structures; they are clinics, classrooms, and homes where recovery begins. Together, we are making the shift from emergency to resilience a reality.

Together with @EAA_Foundation & @qatar_fund, we have completed 100 learning spaces across 10 school sites to help 90k students in #Gaza return to class. In partnership with the Ministry of Education & GCDG, we are restoring functional school systems and national education.

Today, we launched the "SHAMSI #Palestine" programme with Norway, Austria, and Finland to support #solar_energy for local government units. In partnership with the Palestinian Government, PMA, and PENRA, we are accelerating the #renewable_energy transition.

The Youth Lab for Environmental Change is one of nine projects supported by @UNDP through the @GEF Small Grant agreements, aiming to empower Palestinian communities to drive local solutions that protect #ecosystems, promote #renewable_energy, improve #food_security, #reduce_pollution, and build #climate_resilience. Recently, the project, implemented by INJAZ Palestine, kick-started one of its initiatives: “The Green Innovation Camp” workshop at the Palestine Red Crescent School for the #Deaf. The initiative targeted school graduates and university students with hearing impairments, as well as others who have pursued vocational pathways. Around 14 youth participated in the workshop, where they were led by experts and supported by sign language interpreters. They were trained to become #environmental_leaders and to lead the design and implementation of innovative, community-based environmental initiatives that advance sustainability, social inclusion, and local resilience.

In Hamad City, Khan Younis, 5,000 cubic meters of #wastewater were at risk of leaking into groundwater, posing serious environmental and public health threats. Under the project “Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Networks in the #Gaza Strip,” @UNDP, with funding from the Government of Germany through KfW, and in partnership with the Palestinian Environmental Friends Association (PEF) and the Palestinian Water Authority, intervened to restore and secure the system. The works included the rehabilitation of a 40-meter section of a large wastewater pipeline, in addition to maintaining sewer networks and stormwater manholes, replacing critical components, and safely managing wastewater to prevent contamination. The intervention has improved environmental and public health conditions for approximately 10,000 people.

Artificial intelligence presents a key opportunity to strengthen public services, drive innovation, and support economic resilience. At #Palestine AI Week, our Special Representative, Jaco Cilliers, shares how @UNDP is working with partners to strengthen digital systems, support MSMEs, and advance a national pathway for responsible #AI.

Thanks to our partners in the Government of #Norway, 300 additional jobs were created this week in #Gaza. This support strengthens solid waste management efforts and reduces environmental and public health risks through the Cash for Work programme.

Through #TARABOT, @UNDP & the Ministry of Social Development are providing emergency cash assistance to 5,862 displaced families in the northern #WestBank, including 1,270 #women-headed households, with support from Austria & Finland 🙏. 📷UNDP/PAPP Alaa Badarneh

Ilham’s journey, from a small home-based kitchen initiative to a growing success story that continues to strengthen its presence despite challenges, reflects resilience amid worsening socio-economic conditions in the West Bank. With support from #Germany, through the KfW Development Bank, @UNDP plays a key role in supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives, particularly those led by women or employing a high proportion of women. More: bit.ly/4u2AgEM

#Japan and @UNDP are scaling up support for emergency debris and solid waste management in Gaza with a new USD 9.1M contribution for 2026–2027. The initiative will expand debris removal, restore waste systems, improve access to basic services, and create emergency livelihoods, supporting over 1 million Palestinians. More: bit.ly/3QpKZdE

With support from Norway, teachers are being trained in #Gaza to integrate music into the learning process, assisting children to develop communication skills and self-expression. Part of @UNDP's work to enhance economic resilience and facilitation of decent jobs in #Gaza.

On behalf of UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People family, our warmest wishes for a Blessed Easter.

In #Gaza, restoring essential infrastructure is critical to community resilience With funding from @KfW_FZ_INT ten critical wastewater hotspots have been rehabilitated & a 110 KVA generator is supporting the Al-Manara pumping station, benefitting 5,000 people