UNRWA USA

10/15/2026

The What We Carry Tour, is a 4-city live showcase of Palestinian music, storytelling and poetry.

Why should you come to the What We Carry Tour? 👇

1. Tickets support UNRWA’s critical emergency relief services in Gaza.
2. Come see Mo Amer, Alana Hadid, and MC Abdul live on stage.
3. A few legendary friends are crashing the stage along the way. Trust us, you don't want to miss these unannounced guest appearances.

Grab your tickets now:
🎶 Nov 5 – Los Angeles, CA (Doors @ 6 PM)
🎶 Nov 8 – Houston, TX (Doors @ 6 PM)
🎶 Nov 12 – New York City, NY (Doors @ 6 PM)
🎶 Nov 13 – Washington, DC (Doors @ 6 PM)

🎟️ Lock in your seats today at unrwausa.org/what-we-carry

Across borders, across generations, Palestinian stories and collective memory must be preserved and uplifted. That’s what What We Carry is all about.

10/14/2026

🌧️ Rain or shine, you showed up for Palestine refugees.

Despite the cold and pouring rain, nearly 5,000 people came together in Brooklyn for the 2026 NYC Gaza 5K, raising more than $1.1 MILLION to support mental health and psychosocial services for children in Gaza. 🩵

For Rollo, who has volunteered with UNRWA USA for the past two years, the NYC Gaza 5K is about so much more than crossing a finish line.
“Connecting with so many other people who are here for Gaza is a moment of hope.”

From packet pick-up to the finish line, our volunteers showed up with dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to supporting Palestine refugees.
To every volunteer who braved the rain, gave their time, and helped make this year's NYC Gaza 5K possible: THANK YOU! 🩵 And to our sponsors, performers, participants, and everyone who helped bring this day to life, thank you for showing up and making it unforgettable.

Now, JOIN US for the What We Carry tour!

📍 Four cities. Four nights.
🎶 November 5 – Los Angeles, CA
🎶 November 8 – Houston, TX
🎶 November 12 – New York City, NY
🎶 November 13 – Washington, DC

🎟️ Join us as we continue showing Palestine refugees that Americans care.
Get your tickets today: unrwausa.org/what-we-carry

10/13/2026

Despite the cold and pouring rain, nearly 5,000 people came together in Prospect Park for the 2026 NYC Gaza 5K, raising more than $1.1 MILLION to support mental health and psychosocial services for children in Gaza.

For Amna, running her very first 5K was more than a personal milestone. As a mother of a seven-year-old, she understands the importance of mental healthcare for children, especially those in Gaza experiencing unimaginable trauma, displacement, and loss.
“It's important for us here in America to show them that there are people that care.”

After training for her first 5K, Amna was determined to show up for a cause close to her heart. And as she reminds us, even the smallest acts of support, whether running, fundraising, or donating $5 or $10, can make a meaningful difference for children in Gaza.
From first-time runners like Amna to longtime supporters, every step and every act of generosity helped make this year's NYC Gaza 5K possible.

To everyone who braved the rain, walked, ran, fundraised, donated, and showed up for Palestine refugees: THANK YOU! 🩵 Your dedication is a powerful reminder that showing up for Gaza doesn't end at the finish line.

Now, JOIN US for the What We Carry tour!

📍 Four cities. Four nights. One shared purpose.
🎶 November 5 – Los Angeles, CA
🎶 November 8 – Houston, TX
🎶 November 12 – New York City, NY
🎶 November 13 – Washington, DC

🎟️ Let's keep showing up and showing Palestine refugees that Americans care.
Get your tickets today: unrwausa.org/what-we-carry

10/11/2026

Miles apart, connected by our shared humanity.

NYC, see you today for the Gaza 5K. We hope you’ll keep showing up for the children in Gaza.

📍 Prospect Park, Brooklyn
🗓️ Sunday, October 11
🎟️ Register, start fundraising, or join virtually: gaza5k.org/nyc

10/10/2026

On Sunday, October 11, nearly 5,000 people are expected to show up at Prospect Park for the 2026 NYC Gaza 5K. 🩵👟

A day like this is only possible because of the incredible community behind it—from everyone who registered, donated, fundraised, and to the sponsors and partners helping bring the event to life.

A huge thank you to our sponsors:
🩵 Premier Sponsors: Balady, Ayat
💎 Diamond Sponsors: MedGlobal, Kinder USA
🥈 Silver Sponsors: Handmade Palestine, Nishaan, Soul of Palestine Restaurant
🫶Community Partners: Asiyah Women’s Center, Piece of Quds, The Riverside Church of New York

And a special thank you to our incredible NYC Gaza 5K Host Committee for helping make this day possible: Cherien Dabis, Fouad Dakwar, Tarek Ismail, Salah Zalatimo, Susan Peters, Rana Abu-Sbaih, Linda Sarsour, Laila Mokhiber, Vanessa Frazier, Nick Laparra

We’re also so excited to welcome The Brooklyn Nomads and DJ Fatin, who will be bringing music and energy to Prospect Park on race day! 🎶

To every sponsor, partner, volunteer, fundraiser, donor, and participant: thank you for showing up for children in Gaza and helping make this day possible.

And we’re not done yet! There’s still time to register, fundraise, and unlock your Gaza 5K fundraising perks before race day.

👟 Walk. Run. Fundraise. Show up.
📍 Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
📅 Sunday, October 11
🩵 In-person + virtual

Visit gaza5k.org/nyc to register, fundraise, or donate today.
We can’t wait to see you at the NYC Gaza 5K!

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

UNRWA USA is incredibly honored to announce that the brilliant Mo Amer is pulling up as our special guest for the New York City stop on November 12.

We have something incredibly special planned for him that night, so keep your eyes peeled because we will be revealing exactly what major honor he’s taking home very soon!

Grab your family, tell your friends, and let’s pack the room to support and help fund critical, lifesaving humanitarian aid, emergency relief, shelter, and healthcare for families in Gaza.

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast—grab yours at unrwausa.org/what-we-carry

10/09/2026

“We hope that they [children in Gaza] feel the love all the way here from Brooklyn.”

As a mother of two, Marlena talks with UNRWA USA about the importance for children to feel safe, loved, and cared for.
A returning NYC Gaza 5K participant, Marlena continues to show up, bringing her community together to raise funds for children and families in Gaza.

🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️Now it's your turn to join her! 🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️
Our final Gaza 5K of 2026 is almost here! Walk, run, or fundraise alongside thousands of UNRWA USA supporters to help provide mental healthcare for children in Gaza.

📍 Prospect Park, Brooklyn
📅 Sunday, October 11

Join UNRWA USA in showing Palestine refugees that Americans care. 🩵
Register today at gaza5k.org/nyc

10/09/2026

Are you ready for— the music, the movement and supporting Mental health counselors.

Right now, in Gaza, where children are facing unimaginable weight and trauma, UNRWA counselors are creating gentle, supportive spaces where kids can process their trauma, express themselves, and reclaim moments of pure, unbridled joy.

So, what’s the plan this Sunday for the NYC Gaza 5K?

UNRWA USA is honored to welcome Fatin back to the NYC Gaza 5K to set the soundtrack for the day and share the sounds of Palestinian pride straight to Brooklyn!

Join thousands across New York as we walk, run, dance, and raise funds for mental health support for children in Gaza.

From NYC to Gaza, let’s make every step, and every beat count.
📍 Prospect Park, Brooklyn
🗓️ Sunday, October 11

Register and fundraise today: gaza5k.org/nyc

10/09/2026

New York City, see you at Ayat!

Whether you’re a longtime monthly donor or looking for new ways to get involved, we want you in the room. Come hear firsthand updates on UNRWA’s critical work, see the incredible impact your support makes through UNRWA USA, and connect with fellow changemakers in your city. 🤝✨

🗓️ When: Friday, October 9 at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Ayat Astoria, 33-25 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11106
RSVP today at unrwausa.org/meet-greet

Members of our UNRWA USA team will be there and we are so excited to meet you. Come connect with us and fellow members of the UNRWA USA community who are dedicated to protecting the lives, dignity, and rights of Palestine refugees.
NYC family, thank you for all of your generosity and continued support. We can’t wait to see you this Friday and again at the Gaza 5K this Sunday!

Keep up the incredible energy and don’t ever underestimate the differences we can make when we come together.