All stories related to Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees of the Middle East Council of Churches (DSPR/MECC)
As Syrian conflict mounts, refugee numbers likely to exceed UN estimates
Feb 19, 2013
As the bitter battle for Damascus intensifies and its impact increasingly spills across national borders, ACT Alliance expects that even more than 1.1 million Syrian refugees will seek safety in neighbouring countries before June 1 this year – thereby surpassing the latest UN estimates.
ACT general secretary visits Syrian refugees
Dec 04, 2012
As the Syrian refugee crisis escalates, ACT General Secretary John Nduna compels the international community to redouble its efforts to provide essential, life-saving services.
Inside Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp
Nov 28, 2012
The population of the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan has already surpassed 41,000 and is expected to reach peak capacity of 60,000 shortly, as more Syrians flee fighting.
ACT speaks out on Syria
Nov 15, 2012
On the eve of his visit to the region, ACT Alliance General Secretary John Nduna calls for peace, respect for international law and adequate funding to address the mounting humanitarian crisis in the region.
ACT: flotilla attack “a crime”
May 31, 2010
Israeli military forces attack flotilla of aid for Gaza killing 10 people.
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- Founded in 1949 and became part of the MECC in 1974
- Based in East Jerusalem, oPt
- Key areas of work: Rural development, Education, Community development, Community health, Advocacy