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UNICEF Sweden’s partner Akelius Foundation donates 800 million kronor to efforts for children’s education in Gaza – the largest single donation to UNICEF Sweden ever. The donation is inspired by the government’s rallying cry for the children in Gaza and a contribution of 400 million kronor toUNICEF, which was announced on March 20.
In addition, 20 million kronor of this year’s support from the Swedish Postcode Lottery will go to Gaza. In total, Sweden contributes 1,220 million kronor to UNICEF’s work for the children in Gaza, which is made possible through a close and strategic partnership between the Swedish government and UNICEF.
UNICEF has been present in Gaza for decades and in recent years has helped hundreds of thousands of children with clean water, treatment for malnutrition, education, psychosocial support, healthcare and vaccinations. But the needs are enormous. All children in Gaza, over one million, are in need of humanitarian assistance. UNICEF needs over [...]
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Where is Palestine?Palestine is a geographic region in Western Asia. It is usually considered to include the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel, and in some definitions, some parts of western Jordan. The name was used by ancient Greek writers, and it was later used for the Roman province Syria Palaestina, the Byzantine Palaestina Prima, and the Islamic provincial district of Jund Filastin. The region comprises most of the territory claimed for the biblical regions known as the Land of Israel, the Holy Land or Promised Land. Historically, it has been known as the southern portion of wider regional designations such as Canaan, Syria, ash-Sham, and the Levant. Situated at a strategic location between Egypt, Syria and Arabia, and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity, the region has a long and tumultuous history as a crossroads for religion, culture, commerce, and politics.
Who are UNICEF?UNICEF, officially United Nations Children's Fund since 1953 is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The organization is one of the most widely known and visible social welfare entities globally, operating in 192 countries and territories. UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.
Where is Gaza?Palestine is a geographic region in Western Asia. It is usually considered to include the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel, and in some definitions, some parts of western Jordan. The name was used by ancient Greek writers, and it was later used for the Roman province Syria Palaestina, the Byzantine Palaestina Prima, and the Islamic provincial district of Jund Filastin. The region comprises most of the territory claimed for the biblical regions known as the Land of Israel, the Holy Land or Promised Land. Historically, it has been known as the southern portion of wider regional designations such as Canaan, Syria, ash-Sham, and the Levant. Situated at a strategic location between Egypt, Syria and Arabia, and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity, the region has a long and tumultuous history as a crossroads for religion, culture, commerce, and politics.
