GAZA, 10th January, 2018 (WAM) -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced that it will disburse a total of US$1.3 million as Transitional Shelter Cash Assistance (TSCA), to eligible families covering the last quarter of 2017. The funds will reach a total of 2,069 refugee families across the Gaza Strip in the course of this week.

The refugee agency remains committed to supporting affected families with Emergency shelter – including support for home repairs, reconstruction and interim shelter solutions yet requires new additional funding to continue this programme.