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Chinese Government provides a $2 million USD grant — via UNHCR — for Palestinian refugees in Iraq
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |
| Country | Iraq |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2017 |
| End Date | Mar 23, 2033 |
| Duration | 5,925 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 65453 |
Grant Description
In 2017, the Chinese Government provided a $2 million grant to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees in Iraq.
The grant proceeds were used to provide medicine and scholarships to Palestinian refugees and to rehabilitate the Haifa Community Center (also known as the Haifa Club), a refugee resource center in Baghdad supported by UNHCR and the international NGO Islamic Relief Worldwide.
The Haifa Club was established in 1973, but abandoned and damaged after the collapse of the regime of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. The newly-renovated community center was opened on July 2, 2018.
The community center included a newly-improved community hall and sports facilities equipment in order to facilitate family gatherings, social cohesion, and interact between the Palestinians and Iraqis. From 2017 to June 2019, the Haifa Club assisted over 7,500 Palestinian refugees.
On June 26, 2019, the Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Zhang Tao signed a certificate of completion for the project at the UNCHR Iraq office.
Sources & References
- Community center handed to Palestinian refugees in Iraq after China-funded rehabilitation
- 中国援助伊拉克巴勒斯坦难民项目执行完毕
- UNHCR hails China's contribution of 2 mln USD for Palestinian refugees in Iraq
- Community center handed to Palestinian refugees in Iraq after China-funded rehabilitation
- Haifa Sports Club Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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