New York City, the UNRWA USA Gaza 5K is coming back!

On Sunday, October 11, we’re returning to Prospect Park in Brooklyn for the NYC Gaza 5K—our signature walk/run bringing thousands of people together in support of Palestine refugee children.

This year, our goal is to raise $500,000 to support UNRWA mental health counselors in Gaza, providing critical mental health and psychosocial support to children living through trauma, displacement, and loss.

Since 2012, UNRWA USA’s Gaza 5K has been about more than crossing a finish line. It’s a day to celebrate Palestinian culture, come together in community, and turn every step into meaningful action for children in Gaza.

Whether you walk, run, fundraise, cheer from the sidelines, or join virtually, there’s a place for you. And if you want to make an even bigger impact, start a fundraiser and invite your community to join you.

• Prospect Park | Brooklyn, NY

• Sunday, October 11

• 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
  Learn more at gaza5k.org.

Stop by one of our NYC Gaza 5K packet pick-up locations during race week to collect:

• Your race bib (for in-person participants)

• Your fundraising perks earned so far!

Choose the location and time that work best for you. We can't wait to see you!

• Packet Pick-Up #1: Thursday, October 8 | 6–8 p.m. 📍 Ayat Ditmas Park

• Packet Pick-Up #2: Friday, October 9 | 12–2 p.m. 📍 Ayat Bushwick

• Packet Pick-Up #3: Friday, October 9 | 6–8 p.m. 📍 Ayat Astoria

Bay Area, after three years, the UNRWA USA Gaza 5K is returning!

Though separated by oceans, the Bay Area and Gaza are both coastal regions that share an identity shaped by the sea—and a human right to live free from constant distress. 

For years, the Bay Area Gaza 5K has brought thousands of people together to stand with Palestine refugees. You've walked, run, fundraised, and shown Palestine refugees that Americans care. Now, for the first time since 2023, we're coming together once again.

On Sunday, September 13, join us at Lake Merced Park to walk, run, fundraise, and stand in solidarity with Palestine refugees.

The Gaza 5K is more than a walk/run. It's a day to celebrate Palestinian culture, build community, and take meaningful action for the children of Gaza.

For this year's Bay Area Gaza 5K, our goal is to raise $500,000  to support UNRWA mental health counselors in the Gaza Strip, helping Palestine refugee children access critical trauma support and counseling.

Whether you walk, run, cheer from the sidelines, or join virtually, your participation matters. If you're looking to make the biggest impact, start a fundraiser and help bring hope to children who need it most.

• Lake Merced Park | San Francisco, CA

• Sunday, September 13

• 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Dallas Gaza 5K

May 16 | 8am -12 pm

Gaza needs us—and we need each other

Join UNRWA USA for a morning 5K walk/run, breakfast, coffee, fundraising prizes, and more. 

Since 2012, our Gaza 5K has been more than just a walk/run—it’s an UNRWA USA tradition.

This annual event has united communities across the US in solidarity to fund mental health counseling and trauma support for Palestine refugee children. More than a race, it’s a fun way to take action, experience Palestinian culture, and show Palestine refugees that Americans care.

You don’t have to run. Walk, cheer, or fundraise (the most important part) to support life-saving UNRWA services—but everyone must register.

Learn more about Gaza 5K history at gaza5k.org

Not in Dallas or prefer to participate from home?
You may also choose the virtual option.

Everyone must register in advance.

All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise. Registration for children under age 2 is free.

• Adult — $50.00

• Student/Senior — $40.00

• Child (ages 2-12) — $35.00

• Virtual Walker (no bib) — $35.00

packet pickup

Skip long lines, avoid crowding, and save time on race day by picking up your packet in advance during the week of the Gaza 5K.

Your packet includes:

• Race bib

• Gaza 5K shirt (for participants who raised $100 or more through their personal fundraising page)

• Additional fundraising perks

Packet Pickup Schedule

• Packet Pickup #1: Thursday, May 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Khashoka Middle Eastern Cuisine

• Packet Pickup #2: Friday, May 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at La Pasha Lounge & Grill

Important Information

• Participants who register after May 11 will not have their race bibs available during pre-race packet pickup. Bibs for late registrants will be available on race day only. Please plan accordingly.

• The race will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. To ensure a smooth start, we strongly recommend picking up your race bib in advance.

• On-site registration will still be available before the Dallas Gaza 5K. Same-day registration closes at 9:45 a.m.

Dallas Gaza 5K: Race Day Timeline

Race day is Saturday, May 16th, 2026

8:00 am - Gaza 5K packet and fundraising prize pick-up
9:30 am - Opening ceremony
10:00 am - Race begins!
10:40 am - Awards ceremony for top 3 finishers
11:00 am - Closing ceremony with more awards, followed by dabke dancing!
12 pm - Event ends

Schedule subject to minor changes.

Did you know that over 8,000 people across the UK—and nearly 2,000 in London—have supported life-saving humanitarian aid for Palestine refugees in Gaza and across UNRWA’s five field sites?

Join us for tea time at an informal pop-up event in Londonand connect directly with the team behind UNRWA USA’s vital work advocating for Palestine refugees.

On May 14th, drop in anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m for a meet-and-greet with Mara Kronenfeld, CEO of UNRWA USA, and Sharday El-Assar, Associate Director of Major Gifts. Hear firsthand about UNRWA remains on the ground providing ongoing critical  services  and how the impact of UK supporters makes that possible.

UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, provides essential services including education, healthcare, and emergency assistance across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Event details:
🗓 Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰11:00 am – 3:00 pm (drop in)
📍Ibraaz, 93 Mortimer Street, London, England W1W 7SS

Light refreshments will be served.

Come connect, learn, and be part of the conversation.

Help us raise $25,000 for Gaza

100% of your Zakat this Ramadan will go to essential food, water, and cash assistance programs in Gaza. As the largest humanitarian provider in Gaza with over 12,000 staff on the ground, UNRWA is ready to deliver your Zakat straight to those who need it most. 

Help us raise $25,000 for Gaza

100% of your Zakat this Ramadan will go to essential food, water, and cash assistance programs in Gaza. As the largest humanitarian provider in Gaza with over 12,000 staff on the ground, UNRWA is ready to deliver your Zakat straight to those who need it most. 

Atlanta Gaza 5K

February 14 | 8-12 pm

West Side Park Playground, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, Atlanta, Georgia

Gaza needs us—and we need each other

Join UNRWA USA for a morning 5K walk/run, breakfast, coffee, fundraising prizes, and more. 

Since 2012, our Gaza 5K has been more than just a walk/run—it’s an UNRWA USA tradition.

This annual event has united communities across the US in solidarity to fund mental health counseling and trauma support for Palestine refugee children. More than a race, it’s a fun way to take action, experience Palestinian culture, and show Palestine refugees that Americans care.

You don’t have to run. Walk, cheer, or fundraise (the most important part) to support life-saving UNRWA services—but everyone must register.

Learn more about Gaza 5K history at gaza5k.org

Not in Atlanta or prefer to participate from home?
You may also choose the virtual option.

Everyone must register in advance.

Pre-Registration is officially closed. On-site registration will be open race day morning from 8:00 am - 8:45 am.
All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise. Registration for children under age 2 is free.

• Adult — $50.00

• Student/Senior — $40.00

• Child (ages 2-12) — $35.00

• Virtual Walker (no bib) — $35.00

Atlanta Gaza 5K: Race Day Timeline

Race day is Saturday, February 14th, 2026

8:00 am - Gaza 5K packet and fundraising prize pick-up
8: 45 am - In person registration closes
8:30 am - Opening ceremony
9:00 am - Race begins!
9:45 am - Awards ceremony for top 3 finishers
10:00 am - Closing ceremony with more awards, followed by dabke dancing!
12:00 am - Event ends

Schedule subject to minor changes.

From the Nakba to today, Palestine Refugees have carried history, loss, and resilience. Their stories deserve to be brought to the forefront and
our next Lets Talk UNRWA episode does just that.

In our next Lets Talk UNRWA episode, UNRWA USA Executive Director Mara Kronenfeld sits down with Stephanie Nadi Olson, Executive Producer of ‘All That’s Left of You—and a host committee member for our upcoming Atlanta Gaza 5K—for an intimate conversation about the importance of sharing Palestinian family stories and the vital role UNRWA plays in the lives of Palestine refugees from the Nakba to today.

Join us Tuesday, February 3 at 1 pm ET for Let’s Talk UNRWA Episode 39, where Mara and Stephanie reflect on the film’s powerful themes, the urgency of preserving and sharing Palestine refugee stories, and why these narratives matter now more than ever. They’ll also explore how storytelling connects directly to humanitarian action and to UNRWA’s continued work on the ground.

‘All That’s Left of You’ follows one Palestinian family across three generations—from the Nakba in 1948 to today. It’s a story of loss, resilience, and the grace it takes to carry on. It also reflects the lived reality of nearly six million Palestine Refugees registered with UNRWA.

The conversation will also connect the film to UNRWA’s humanitarian mission since 1949—providing education, healthcare, food, and shelter to Palestine refugee families across Gaza, the West Bank (including East Jerusalem), Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan.

Tune in live across UNRWA USA’s social media platforms next Tuesday, February 3rd at 1 pm ET, and join the conversation!

Find a screening near you at allthatsleftofyou.com, and bring your questions about the film to the livestream.

All funds raised through this event will support refugee relief in Gaza.

Join us for an inspiring evening of music and solidarity at the Arab American Community Center featuring the enchanting voice of Palestinian vocalist Nibal Malshi. This special gathering aims to raise urgent funds for humanitarian relief in Gaza, where over 2 million people, including 1.7 million Palestine refugees, are facing starvation and death while the world watches.

Nibal Malshi, renowned for her soulful interpretations of classic Arab music serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit of the Palestinian people.

All proceeds from the event will support UNRWA USA's emergency response efforts, providing life-saving food, water, medical care, and shelter to those in dire need.

Come together with friends, enjoy meaningful conversation, and experience the power of music to unite and heal.

Let's stand in solidarity with Gaza and make a tangible difference.

All funds raised through this tour will support refugee relief in Gaza.

The people of Gaza are enduring the worst humanitarian crisis of our era and in Palestinian history. Nearly all 2 million people have been displaced, with many now forced into starvation. Your involvement through UNRWA USA can help provide life-saving relief. Join us this June for a five-city speaking tour with Motaz Azaiza, the Palestinian photojournalist who risked his life to bring Gaza's truth to the rest of the world. Hosted by UNRWA USA, this tour aims to raise greater American awareness and at least $1 million in refugee relief. 

Why attend?

• Hear firsthand about Gaza through Motaz's personal lens

• Save refugee lives: Your fundraising will directly fund UNRWA’s life-saving programs for displaced families in the Gaza Strip

Fundraise and get rewarded:

• Raise $100+ for an official tour shirt

• Raise $500+ for a Gaza sweatshirt designed by @aya.mobaydeen

• Raise $1,000+ for an invite to a brief, private meet and greet with Motaz

Get Involved! Start a fundraiser and collect donations to support refugee relief through UNRWA USA.

*Top fundraisers may be invited to a private photo opportunity with Motaz, offered in deep respect for his time, energy, and lived experience as a survivor.

All funds raised through this tour will support refugee relief in Gaza.

The people of Gaza are enduring the worst humanitarian crisis of our era and in Palestinian history. Nearly all 2 million people have been displaced, with many now forced into starvation. Your involvement through UNRWA USA can help provide life-saving relief. Join us this June for a five-city speaking tour with Motaz Azaiza, the Palestinian photojournalist who risked his life to bring Gaza's truth to the rest of the world. Hosted by UNRWA USA, this tour aims to raise greater American awareness and at least $1 million in refugee relief. 

Why attend?

• Hear firsthand about Gaza through Motaz's personal lens

• Save refugee lives: Your fundraising will directly fund UNRWA’s life-saving programs for displaced families in the Gaza Strip

Fundraise and get rewarded:

• Raise $100+ for an official tour shirt

• Raise $500+ for a Gaza sweatshirt designed by @aya.mobaydeen

• Raise $1,000+ for an invite to a brief, private meet and greet with Motaz

Get Involved! Start a fundraiser and collect donations to support refugee relief through UNRWA USA.

*Top fundraisers may be invited to a private photo opportunity with Motaz, offered in deep respect for his time, energy, and lived experience as a survivor.

All funds raised through this tour will support refugee relief in Gaza.

The people of Gaza are enduring the worst humanitarian crisis of our era and in Palestinian history. Nearly all 2 million people have been displaced, with many now forced into starvation. Your involvement through UNRWA USA can help provide life-saving relief. Join us this June for a five-city speaking tour with Motaz Azaiza, the Palestinian photojournalist who risked his life to bring Gaza's truth to the rest of the world. Hosted by UNRWA USA, this tour aims to raise greater American awareness and at least $1 million in refugee relief. 

Why attend?

• Hear firsthand about Gaza through Motaz's personal lens

• Save refugee lives: Your fundraising will directly fund UNRWA’s life-saving programs for displaced families in the Gaza Strip

Fundraise and get rewarded:

• Raise $100+ for an official tour shirt

• Raise $500+ for a Gaza sweatshirt designed by @aya.mobaydeen

• Raise $1,000+ for an invite to a brief, private meet and greet with Motaz

Get Involved! Start a fundraiser and collect donations to support refugee relief through UNRWA USA.

*Top fundraisers may be invited to a private photo opportunity with Motaz, offered in deep respect for his time, energy, and lived experience as a survivor.

All funds raised through this tour will support refugee relief in Gaza.

The people of Gaza are enduring the worst humanitarian crisis of our era and in Palestinian history. Nearly all 2 million people have been displaced, with many now forced into starvation. Your involvement through UNRWA USA can help provide life-saving relief. Join us this June for a five-city speaking tour with Motaz Azaiza, the Palestinian photojournalist who risked his life to bring Gaza's truth to the rest of the world. Hosted by UNRWA USA, this tour aims to raise greater American awareness and at least $1 million in refugee relief. 

Why attend?

• Hear firsthand about Gaza through Motaz's personal lens

• Save refugee lives: Your fundraising will directly fund UNRWA’s life-saving programs for displaced families in the Gaza Strip

Fundraise and get rewarded:

• Raise $100+ for an official tour shirt

• Raise $500+ for a Gaza sweatshirt designed by @aya.mobaydeen

• Raise $1,000+ for an invite to a brief, private meet and greet with Motaz

Get Involved! Start a fundraiser and collect donations to support refugee relief through UNRWA USA.

*Top fundraisers may be invited to a private photo opportunity with Motaz, offered in deep respect for his time, energy, and lived experience as a survivor.

All funds raised through this tour will support refugee relief in Gaza.

The people of Gaza are enduring the worst humanitarian crisis of our era and in Palestinian history. Nearly all 2 million people have been displaced, with many now forced into starvation. Your involvement through UNRWA USA can help provide life-saving relief. Join us this June for a five-city speaking tour with Motaz Azaiza, the Palestinian photojournalist who risked his life to bring Gaza's truth to the rest of the world. Hosted by UNRWA USA, this tour aims to raise greater American awareness and at least $1 million in refugee relief. 

Why attend?

• Hear firsthand about Gaza through Motaz's personal lens

• Save refugee lives: Your fundraising will directly fund UNRWA’s life-saving programs for displaced families in the Gaza Strip

Fundraise and get rewarded:

• Raise $100+ for an official tour shirt

• Raise $500+ for a Gaza sweatshirt designed by @aya.mobaydeen

• Raise $1,000+ for an invite to a brief, private meet and greet with Motaz

Get Involved! Start a fundraiser and collect donations to support refugee relief through UNRWA USA.

*Top fundraisers may be invited to a private photo opportunity with Motaz, offered in deep respect for his time, energy, and lived experience as a survivor.

Everyone must register in advance
There is NO race-day registration.

UNRWA USA is bringing our most iconic event back to our home city of Washington DC's Rock Creek Park. This is your chance to provide critical psychosocial support to the millions impacted by the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza. This event includes an optional 5K walk/run, fundraising prizes, community, and as much Palestinian culture as we can squeeze into your morning. The Gaza 5K is your chance to meet and connect with folks who share your solidarity and commitment to the mental wellbeing of refugees. 

Not in DC or prefer to participate from home? You may also choose the virtual option!

What’s the goal of this year’s Gaza 5K? We aim to raise $500,000 by May 31st, (raceday) to employ UNRWA mental health counselors in Gaza. These counselors provide refugee students with individual and group counseling sessions. The more you raise, the more we can do! Fundraising is the key to our efforts and impact. Check out these fundraising perks to encourage you to be at the top of your fundraising game.

Race day at Rock Creek Park

• Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

• Time: 7 am - 11 am

• Schedule (subject to minor changes): 

• 7:00 am - Gaza 5K packet and fundraising prize pick-up

• 7:30 am - Roads Close! Opening ceremony

• 8:00 am - Race begins! 8:45 am - Awards ceremony for top 3 finishers

• 9:00 am - Closing ceremony with more awards, followed by dabke dancing!

• 11:00 am - Event ends

**There is NO onsite registration for this event -- you must register before race day to participate!**

From DC to Palestine, no person should ever have to suffer constant distress. You can improve the quality of life for refugee children in the Gaza Strip by signing up and fundraising for the DC Gaza 5K.

Registration Info

• There is no race-day registration.

• All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise.

• Registration for children under age 2 is free.

• Adult — $50.00

• Student/Senior — $40.00

• Child (ages 2-12) — $35.00

• Virtual Walker (no bib) — $35.00

UNRWA USA’s Gaza 5K walk/run is your chance to meet and connect with folks who share your solidarity and commitment to the mental wellbeing of refugees. Learn more about Gaza 5K history at gaza5k.org. Not in Dallas or prefer to participate from home? You may also choose the virtual option.

"Let's Talk UNRWA" is back, now as a quarterly event, and you won't want to miss episode 35!

Join Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director of UNRWA USA, for an exclusive live Q&A with Scott Anderson, an American leading UNRWA's efforts in the Gaza Strip.

This is your chance to hear directly from UNRWA leadership about what it's really like on the ground in Gaza for Palestine refugees and how UNRWA is making a lifesaving impact.

Come with your questions and get ready for a meaningful conversation that will better shape your understanding of the situation in Gaza and how you can help.

RSVP in advance to attend the live Q&A.

As we grieve the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza, we're also committed to preserving and honoring the stories of Palestine refugees. Join us live on Thursday, June 20th, at 12 pm EST for a special World Refugee Day event.

While Palestine refugees mainly live in and around camps across the Middle East, many have built lives in the diaspora, including the United States and Canada. These individuals have thrived as doctors, teachers, authors, engineers, and artists in their communities, often attributing their success to UNRWA's support.

Our Refugee Advisory Council members are children of UNRWA. They will share stories of how the Agency was integral to their upbringings in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon and continues to be part of their lives today.

This event will also feature a music performance or two by talented artists from Gaza.

Our storytellers this year are: 

• Ahmed Arafat, Chief Information Officer at 5D Services, LLC

• Rania Qawasma, Architect & Founder of Daarna

• Ihmayed Ali, Biomedical Engineer at McGill University and Author

• Raed Sharif, PhD, Senior Regional Program Manager at SecDev Foundation

UNRWA USA’s Gaza 5K walk/run is your chance to meet and connect with folks who share your solidarity and commitment to the mental wellbeing of refugees. Learn more about Gaza 5K history at gaza5k.org. Not in NYC or prefer to participate from home? You may also choose the virtual option.

You are invited to join UNRWA USA on November 29th, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, for a nationwide virtual vigil.

Let's unite cities across the United States in solidarity with Gaza, to reflect on our shared grief and reiterate our calls for an immediate ceasefire to let Gaza live.

The vigil will feature poignant remarks from a number of Palestinian speakers, moving performances, and reflective poetry readings.

​​​RSVP here to receive a link for the private broadcast.

This September, UNRWA USA’s Gaza 5K walk/run returns to the Bay Area

Your participation in and fundraising for UNRWA USA’s signature Gaza 5K walk/run event plays a vital role in our efforts to provide Palestine refugee children in the Gaza Strip with life-changing mental health care.

Saturday, September 30, 2023
Coyote Point Park
San Mateo, California
7:00 to 11:00 am

No matter your background, join the UNRWA USA community for a delicious Ramadan iftar at the Bay Ridge Community Development Center.

You won't want to miss a poetry session from acclaimed Syrian-American artist, Omar Offendum and remarks by human rights organizer Rana Abdelhamid. This evening will be emceed by Ayat Masoud, owner of Ayat Restaurant among many other ventures.

Full event details and tickets are available here

All zakat-certified donations (and ticket sales) will provide UNRWA food assistance to Palestine refugees in Gaza and Syria, and cash assistance for Palestine refugees in Lebanon. Every $60 you donate can bring a month's food assistance to a refugee family.

No matter your background, join the UNRWA USA community for a delicious Ramadan iftar at the Qatar American Institute for Culture on Saturday, April 8th.

You won't want to miss our guest speakers, Sana Saeed and Laila Al-Arian!

All zakat-certified donations (and ticket sales) will provide UNRWA food assistance to Palestine refugees in Gaza and Syria, and cash assistance for Palestine refugees in Lebanon. Every $60 you donate can bring a month's food assistance to a refugee family.