40 years ago, a group of Palestinian-American businessmen and professionals witnessed the deep predicament Palestinian communities faced. They recognized the need to establish an independent platform to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and contribute to the long-term socioeconomic development of Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and refugee camps throughout the Middle East. Thus, United Palestinian Appeal was born.

In 2018, we aim to CONNECT more with our audiences around the world. We will develop deeper CONNECTIONS with people. Our commitment to our mission will not change. Our commitment to Palestinians and Palestinian refugees will not change. What has changed, is our platform.

Today, we unveil upaconnect.org, a new website that helps us fulfill the same mission and one that connects you more directly to our work.  We may look different, but we are the same organization that in 1978 became committed to transforming lives and empowering communities.

Follow us and please continue to support our programs and initiatives. Thank you.

With gratitude,

UPA Team