UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions, outside of a very limited subsidy from the regular budget of the United Nations, which is used exclusively for administrative costs. UNRWA's work, in close collaboration with national governments and other partners, could not be carried out effectively without the sustained generous contributions received from states and regional governments, foundations, UN agencies, individuals and the private sector. Our partnerships with these organizations and individuals contribute to the success of UNRWA’s work and also serve to mobilize resources and strengthen international cooperation in support of the realization of a Palestinian State.

Through regular interactions with the Permanent Missions, donor capitals, foundations, businesses and UN agencies, UNRWA keeps donors informed and interested in our work and thus contributes to mobilizing a large part of the organisation’s Regular Budget for its core services, as well as for emergency programmes and projects.

This section provides useful information about our donors, funding mechanisms, modalities for contributions, terminology and the humanitarian and development issues that drive our work.

Performance Management

See the 2008 Top 20 General Fund Overall Donors for UNRWA [PDF]

See the 2008 Top 20 General Fund State Donors for UNRWA [PDF]

See the 2008 Top 20 Overall Donors for UNRWA in Absolute Contributions [PDF]

See the 2008 Top 20 State Donors for UNRWA in Absolute Contributions [PDF]

See the 2008 Top 15 Non-State Donors for UNRWA in Absolute Contributions [PDF]

See the Total Contributions to UNRWA for 2008 [PDF]