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Happy Mother Day

As we celebrate Palestinian Mother’s Day today, I want to take a moment to honor and acknowledge the strength, resilience, and unwavering love of all Palestinian mothers.

Palestinian mothers are the backbone of our families, communities, and society. They are the ones who hold everything together and work tirelessly to ensure that their children have the best possible life, despite the challenges that they face on a daily basis.

We must recognize and celebrate the vital role that Palestinian mothers play in our lives and society. They inspire us with their unwavering courage, determination, and selflessness.

As an organization dedicated to serving the Palestinian families, students and orphans, we want to express our gratitude and appreciation for all the sacrifices that Palestinian mothers make every day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

On this special day, we also want to extend our thoughts and prayers to all the Palestinian mothers who have lost their children to the ongoing struggle and violence from the occoupation in our region. We stand in solidarity with you, and we vow to continue working towards a brighter future where every Palestinian mother can raise her children in peace and security.

Finally, we would like to wish all the Palestinian mothers a happy and blessed Mother’s Day. Thank you for all that you do, and may Allah bless you and your families with health, happiness, and prosperity.

Sincerely,

UHLF

Ramadan Kareem

Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar that is observed by Muslims all around the world. During this time, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, increased worship, and charitable acts.

At the United Holy Land Fund (UHLF), we understand the importance of this sacred month and the impact it has on the lives of Muslims globally. As a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of people in Palestine, we recognize the importance of giving back during this special time.

Ramadan is a month of giving, and at UHLF, we are committed to providing support to those in need. This includes providing education to families who are struggling to make ends meet, offering financial assistance to those in need, and supporting the education of children in the region.

As Muslims, we are encouraged to give generously during Ramadan and to share our blessings with others. This is a time when we come together as a community to support one another and to work towards a better future for all.

We encourage our supporters to join us in our efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. Whether it’s through a donation to our organization, volunteering your time, or simply reaching out to those in your community who may be struggling, there are many ways to give back during this special time.

As we observe this holy month, let us remember the importance of compassion, generosity, and unity. May Allah bless us all and guide us towards a path of righteousness. Ramadan Mubarak!

53 years of support

Thank you for 53 years of support. With your help, our mission goes on

53rd Annual Fundraising Dinner

To Palestinians, Education is the Passport to Freedom

UHLF 53rd annual fund

Dear UHLF Supporters,
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for supporting our beloved organization, the United Holy Land
Fund. I want to welcome our new supporters and our dedicated donors who showed us how to build our organization
to a higher standard in the last few years. Your donations continue to provide our students and orphans in Palestine
with a better life and more opportunity.
We are excited to let you know that in the past 3-years, with your generous donations, we were able to provide our
needy people with $4.5-5 million that supported our orphans and students at all Universities in Gaza and the West
Bank in Palestine.
UHLF will continue to expand and grow as long as our people in Palestine need us. In my last visit this summer to
many of the Universities and the students benefiting from our Scholarship, I learned firsthand that the demand is still
great. That is why I proposed to the Board of Directors that we increase the number of scholarships this year to at
least 1,000 so we can meet the urgent demand of our needy people. Therefore, I set our goal for the second fundraising
activity to reach and hopefully exceed $750,000.
I have complete faith that this goal will be reached before the end of this year. However, from my long experience
with UHLF, I know that the most notable factor in this organization is YOU, our dedicated supporters. I hope we will
continue to earn your trust, support, and loyalty, and I hope you will help us stay on our mission by providing the
necessary support to our people in Palestine.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr. Quaseem Blan
President, UHLF

STATS & FACTS

The grant offers $1,000/year (about $500 per semester) towards tuition.
The program now covers 800 sponsored students in all the
Palestinian Universities.
The number of new students accepted in the program is equal to the number
of graduating from each university.
The grant is awarded to students enrolled in Fall and Spring semesters only.
The grant recipients are selected by a specialized UHLF committee.
Funds are transferred directly to the students’ prospective university on
behalf of the students.

ELIGIBILITY

Enrollment in an accredited 4-year institution.
Accumulative (GPA) of (B) or better once enrolled in college.
Proper personal conduct in and out of school is an essential factor.
Eligible students from UHLF supported orphanage societies have a
priority.
They have proven economic need.
Completion of UHLF application with all needed supporting
documents.

ACHIEVEMENTS

More than 2000 students graduated in the last seven years.
More than $2,000,000 was transferred through this program.
More than 90% of the donations are from the American Palestinian
Communities.
More than 35% of the students are needy orphans.
More than 67% of the students are females.
More than 25% of the graduates continue to pursue post
Graduate degrees.
More than 60% find jobs locally and /or in the surrounding countries.

LOOKING AHEAD

Upon graduation and gainful employment, sponsored students
are expected to help and assist eligible students in need as
they once were.
Sponsored students might be asked to participate in UHLF
efforts to promote, explain and expand the program.
Sponsored students are expected to perform community
services, such as grammar or high school tutoring, volunteer
at hospitals, senior homes, or other local aid societies.
We hope the day comes when this program is self-sufficient,
where the alumni’s contributions will help fund the needs of
other disadvantaged students.

Udhiya Donation

Educational Scholarship Grant

About the Educational Scholarship Grant (ESG) Program

Stats & Facts…

• It is a GRANT not a LOAN that offers $1,000/year ($500 per semester) for each student toward his or her tuition.
• The program now covers sponsored students at all the Palestinian Universities.
• The number of new students accepted in the program is equal to the number graduating from each university
• The grant is awarded to students enrolled in fall and spring semesters only
• Funds are transferred directly to the students’ perspective university on behalf of the students.

Eligibility…

• High School General Exam (Tawjeehi) score of 80% or above.
• Enrollment in an accredited 4 years institution.
• Accumulative grade point average of (B)or better throughout college years
• Proper personal conduct in and out of school is a MUST
• Nominated academically eligible students from UHLF supported orphanage societies have a priority
• Proven economical need

Achievements…

• More than 400 students graduate annually with bachelor degree.
• More than 95% of the donations are from the American Muslim and Arab Communities.
• More than 35% of the students are needy orphans
• More 7% are students of special “physical” needs
• More than 67% of the students are females.
• More than 25% of the graduates continue on to pursue post graduate degrees
• 100% of the recipients would help other students like them once gainfully employed.

Project Loving Care (PLC)

PLC is a children sponsorship program that caters to the distressed orphans and disadvantaged children in Palestine.  The sponsorships are administered through established, registered, reputable, and well recognized charitable institutions in the Palestine. Some examples of such entities are:

• Inash El-Usra in Ramallah
• Saraya Center in Jerusalem
• Hebron Orphan Girls at HICS
• Dar Al-yateem Alarabi in Tulkarm
• Almustaqbal Society Against Violence in Gaza
• Future Society for Culture and Development in Gaza
• North Hebron Red Crescent
• Attadamon Orphans Society in Nablus
• Jenin Orphans Society
• Alsabi Orphans Society in Jericho
• Bethlehem SOS Village
• Al-Amal Orphans Institution in Qalqilia

Since 2014, this program caters to 500 children. Sponsorship is only $600 per year ($1.65 a day) per child or orphan. The funds distributed to the children through these institutions in increments of $150 per quarter.

PLC sponsorship is only a helping hand –for most it is the only one– to help provide food, clothing, and school supplies these children desperately need to improve their lives. Unfortunately, the continued Israeli military occupation causes an increase in the numbers of these unfortunate children almost daily.  However, thanks to the fortitude of this program, these children and orphans in Palestine are given a sliver of hope and that someone out there cares about them.