Washington-BNEWS-The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $230 million in additional funding to support economic recovery and development programs in the West Bank and Gaza.
This significant investment highlights USAID’s commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities in the region amidst challenging conditions. Since 2021, USAID/West Bank and Gaza has invested over $600 million in economic support funding of the Palestinian people, in addition to the over $2.1 billion in humanitarian assistance since October 7, 2023.
"Our commitment to the Palestinian people remains steadfast," said USAID/West Bank and Gaza’s Mission Director, Amy Tohill-Stull. "This funding demonstrates our resolve to support sustainable development and provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all Palestinians and further reduce the influence of Hamas."
USAID’s programs are designed to empower communities, build capacity, and create opportunities for the Palestinian people to thrive.
This new funding aims to promote resilience among Palestinian communities, and will support a range of programmatic areas, including private sector and civil society strengthening, youth empowerment and education, and community level priorities.
New initiatives focus on health recovery efforts in Gaza, trade and investment, improvements in water and wastewater access and management, construction of new youth centers and safe spaces, capacity building support for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, and strengthening of municipalities to deliver more effective, accountable governance.
USAID reaffirms its long-standing partnership with the Palestinian people and its dedication to providing essential support during these trying times. The Agency remains committed to a peaceful and prosperous future for all in the region.
