Malaysia contributes to the education of Palestinian students enrolled at UNRWA

Jordan Daily– the Embassy of Malaysia in Amman, Jordan representing the Government and People of Malaysia contributed stationaries and cleaning supplies for more than 6,300 Palestinian refugee students enrolled in nine (9) UNRWA schools under UNWRA Jordan.

In a press released issued by the Embassy ,The donation signing ceremony at UNRWA Nuzha Girls School, was attended by His Excellency Mohamad Nasri Abdul Rahman, Ambassador-Designate of Malaysia to Jordan, Mr. Olaf Becker, the Acting Director of UNRWA Affairs at the Jordan Field Office, Embassy of Malaysia officials, UNRWA officials and schools’ representatives.

His Excellency Ambassador-Designate Mohamad Nasri stated during his speech that the contribution was from Malaysia’s Humanitarian Trust Fund for People of Palestine, which was established in 2002. Malaysia continues to provide undivided support and solidarity for Palestinians.

During the event, UNRWA briefed the attendees on its operations in Jordan, which include providing humanitarian services in education, healthcare, relief, social services, infrastructure development, and emergency response towards more than 2.3 million registered Palestinian refugees living in Jordan.

UNRWA, whose operations rely heavily on donations, stated its appreciation of the contribution by the Government and People of Malaysia. The said contribution will support the schools to provide continuous education for refugee students.

The attendees were also given a tour inside the school and visited the UNRWA Nuzha Health Centre.