WHY UHLF
Help Preserve Palestinian Opportunity Across Generations
Opportunity begins with the stability a child needs to learn and grow. It expands through education, a profession, and the ability to support a family.
Why this matters now
Conflict, displacement, and financial hardship can interrupt years of progress. When instability continues, the consequences reach far beyond the immediate crisis.
95%
88,000
150,000+
of assessed higher-education campuses in Gaza damaged or destroyed
UNESCO, May 2026
University students in Gaza with disrupted Studies
UNESCO, May 2026
West Bank children facing barriers to continuous education
UNESCO, May 2026
These are not separate challenges. They are connected parts of one effort.
A trusted way to make a lasting impact
Founded in 1968, UHLF is an American Palestinian, nonpartisan, and non- denominational charitable organization with deep relationships across Palestinian communities and institutions.
Through UHLF, donors support a portfolio of impact rather than a single intervention.
Nearly six decades
Serving Palestinians since 1968
Direct to universities
Scholarship funds go straight to accredited institutions
Nearly six decades
$3.25M in 2024, up from $1.55M in 2019
Choose the opportunity you want to protect
HELP PALESTINIANS WITHSTAND THE CRISIS TODAY WITHOUT LOSING SIGHT OF WHAT COMES NEXT.