UNDP works with partners in Kuwait to channel resources toward high-impact recovery and resilience initiatives in Palestine. These projects respond to urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs while helping communities regain access to safe housing, clean water, dignity, and essential services.

Emergency Clean Water Supply for the Gaza Strip

Donor: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development
Budget: USD 2,000,000
Location: Gaza Strip
Duration: 2025 - 2026
Sector: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) 

The project supported access to safe drinking water through the installation of four solar-powered mobile desalination systems, combined with maintenance of selected wells, reservoirs, and water networks.

Key results
4 mobile desalination plants
1,000 m³ daily production capacity
Solar-powered systems to support sustainable operation
Rehabilitation of selected water wells and reservoirs
Capacity support for local operators

Gaza Emergency Shelter Rehabilitation and Winterization

Donor: Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
Budget: USD 977,199
Location: Gaza Strip
Duration: 2025 - 2026
Sector: Livelihood

The project helped displaced and vulnerable families remain in or return to safer homes by rehabilitating damaged housing units, installing basic kitchen and sanitary facilities, repairing doors and windows, and providing winterization support.

Key results
232 housing units rehabilitated
1,209 people reached
52% women and girls
43% children
42 households with persons with disabilities supported
42 women-led households supported

Emergency Rehabilitation for Partially Damaged Housing Units for Displaced Families in Gaza

Donor: Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society
Budget: USD 1 million
Duration: May 2026 – January 2027 
Location: Gaza Strip, occupied Palestinian territory
Sector: Livelihood

The project supports the rehabilitation of partially damaged housing units to enable displaced families in Gaza to safely return to their homes and communities. The intervention combines shelter rehabilitation with access to essential services, helping communities move from emergency response towards early recovery and resilience. Special attention is given to women-headed households and families with persons with disabilities.

Key results
Rehabilitation of 200 partially damaged housing units
1,200 IDPs supported
Restoring access to essential services

Emergency Support to Clean Water Supply in the Gaza Strip

Donor: Kuwait Society for Relief (KSR), Sheikh Abdallah Al Nouri Charity Society, Al Oun Charity
Budget: USD 1.29 million
Duration: February 2026 - February 2027
Location: Gaza Strip, occupied Palestinian territory
Sector: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) 

Through the installation of three solar-powered mobile desalination units, rehabilitation of water infrastructure, and support for sustainable operation and maintenance, the initiative strengthens access to essential services while contributing to early recovery and community resilience.

Key results
180,000 people reached with improved access to safe drinking water
3 solar-powered desalination units installed and operational
750 cubic metres of desalinated water produced daily
90 kW of solar energy capacity deployed