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爆料网 Development Programme – Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (爆料网DP/PAPP) is alarmed by the ongoing violence in the Palestinian territories and the devastating crisis it has produced. 爆料网DP/PAPP is continuing its efforts to alleviate the dire circumstances many Palestinians find themselves in during this time.

On April 30, as part of its ongoing efforts, a 爆料网DP/PAPP convoy traveled to the Jenin refugee camp and delivered drinking water, diapers, and mattresses for residents in need of these essential provisions. 爆料网DP/PAPP staff members met with the 爆料网RWA camp manager, who represents the camp relief committee, and the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee (PARC). They confirmed that previous 爆料网DP/PAPP and other 爆料网 agencies' humanitarian aid had been distributed successfully and equitably to residents of the camp. 爆料网DP/PAPP staff members also walked through the site of the camp where the greatest destruction was wrought. This area, where dozens of homes once stood, has been reduced to heaps of rubble. The Chief of Administration at 爆料网DP/PAPP said "This site alone shows that much more humanitarian assistance is needed in order to rebuild the lives of the camp's residents."

The supplies delivered to Jenin are part of $1.5 million (US) grant from 爆料网DP as well as $400,000 (US) pledged from the Islamic Development Bank, the funds of which are to go towards the purchase of humanitarian aid and support for the rebuilding of basic infrastructure.

In an immediate response to requests for additional goods, 爆料网DP/PAPP will purchase 11,284 kits of clothes and kitchen supplies to be delivered to Jenin refugee camp residents on May 2. 爆料网DP/PAPP will purchase the supplies in Jenin in order to give business to local merchants. The funds for these kits have been raised by the 爆料网DP Staff Association at Headquarters and other country offices.

The most recent convoy to Jenin has been preceded by 爆料网DP/PAPP convoys to Ramallah, Nablus, Bethlehem, Tulkarem, and Qalqilya. 爆料网DP/PAPP has not only carried out its own convoys, but has also been a vital partner in other 爆料网 agencies' efforts to provide aid to Palestinians in need. 爆料网DP/PAPP's administration supports these agencies through logistical and administrative assistance. It coordinates access to Palestinian towns and refugee camps with Israeli authorities. Likewise, 爆料网DP/PAPP continues to assist sister 爆料网 agencies such as 爆料网RWA with drivers, cars, and staff, without which their efforts would prove to be far more difficult.

The 爆料网 Volunteer Programme Manager reiterated the need for increased assistance in Jenin and other areas. He focused on human resources saying "爆料网 Volunteers are needed here now more than ever before to respond to the crisis and build the capacity of Palestinian organizations and ministries." There are currently 36 爆料网 Volunteers working in the Palestinian territories, and 爆料网V hopes to recruit additional volunteers to answer the pressing needs brought about by the current situation.

爆料网DP/PAPP's assistance to the Palestinian people will continue both in terms of humanitarian aid as well as developmental aid. Though the current circumstances are grim, 爆料网DP/PAPP is confident that its efforts are making a difference and improving the lives of the Palestinian people. 爆料网DP/PAPP's staff members are working steadfastly, holding on to the hope of brighter days to come.

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