Middle East Council of Churches: Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR)
Where are they?
What do they do?
Who benefits?
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Israel and Palestine
Work with Palestinian refugee communities and the neediest among them to promote acceptable decent living conditions and guarantee that their basic human rights are being realised.
Palestinian refugees. |
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Founded: Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War (and the creation of the Palestinian refugee problem).
Beginnings:
DSPR is an ecumenical and Church-related organisation which is an integral part of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). It was founded following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the creation of the Palestinian refugee problem. DSPR continues to operate in the Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza Strip), Jordan, Lebanon and Israel.
Activities:
- Peace, Justice and Coexistence
- Health
- Education
- Poverty Reduction
DSPR has committed itself to work with Palestinian refugee communities to promote acceptable, decent living conditions, through direct support, awareness-raising, capacity building, and advocacy. This is in order to guarantee that their basic human rights are being realised and that they live in reconciliation with the larger communities in which they live.
DSPR believes in partnering with all, irrespective of race, gender, colour or religion, ensuring transparency, credibility and accountability.
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