United Palestinian Appeal, Inc.

United Palestinian Appeal seeks to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan, and to contribute to the long-term socioeconomic and cultural development of Palestinian society. UPA works in four program areas: Health and Wellness Community and Economic Development Education Outreach AN ORGANIZATION YOU CAN TRUST UPA is a 501(c) (3) New York-registered non-profit organization, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and works in the occupied Palestinian territories and refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon. Established in 1978 in New York by Palestinian-American professionals, UPA was conceived as a non-political, non-sectarian organization that would help Palestinians meet their relief and development needs. UPA is committed to disbursing funds responsibly and efficiently. It also works with capable, credible partner organizations that have demonstrated the ability to accomplish the goal of any UPA-provided grant. Board members and key personnel of partner organizations undergo a regular and rigorous vetting process to protect UPA resources from diversion or exploitation to purposes other than specified in the grant documents. Audited financial statements and IRS Form 990s for 2017 and prior years are available upaconnect.org/reports/