Palestinian Refugees and The Middle East
Palestinians have had refugee status for over 78 years. Currently, there are third and fourth generations of Palestinian refugees. They make up one of the largest and oldest refugee group in the world, with 6.0 million refugees registered with UNRWA.* Palestinian refugees are legally defined as people whose normal place of residence was Palestine between June 1946 and May 1948, who lost both their homes and means of livelihood because of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict.
One-third of the registered Palestinian refugees, over 1.5 million, live in 58 refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
*Source, UNRWA, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East.
Our Mission
Beirut and Beyond provides assistance to Palestinian refugee communities across the Middle East. Our partnership with Palestinian-led organizations involves providing them with necessary support, including funding, projects, resources, and manpower. In the United States, our primary focus is to educate on Palestinian refugee narrative. We are committed to advocating for the rights of Palestinian refugees
🇱🇧 Lebanon - A Summer Series
🇱🇧 Lebanon – A Summer Series 🇱🇧
Confused, heartbroken, or wanting to better understand what is happening in Lebanon? Join us this summer for films, discussion, and community learning as we explore the history, politics, and lived realities shaping modern Lebanon and Palestinian refugee communities.
In collaboration with Dr. Andrea Stanton, this series will provide space to learn, reflect, and engage together.
✨ All events are FREE, but RSVP is required through our website. ✨
Our third event is a free screening of Soufra!
🎬 Movie Night – Soufra
đź“… August 20th | 6:00 PM
📍 Koebel Library – Theater Koebel Library
5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121
Soufra is an inspiring documentary following Mariam Shaar, a Palestinian refugee in Beirut, as she launches a catering company and food truck with fellow refugee women. The film highlights resilience, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the power of food to build community and hope.
Dicussion to follow with Dr. Andrea Stanton and Beirut and Beyond board members.
RSVP on our Events Page, click button below!
Beirut and Beyond Annual Benefit - All For Lebanon
October 3rd at 6 pm. Get Your Tickets on Eventbrite NOW!
Our focus is not political, it is to serve and benefit Palestinian refugee communities who are in need. It is to share Palestinian refugee stories so they are known. It is important for us not to create more barriers in a complicated, painful conflict. But to build bridges so others can experience this community as I have. So, you too can see the beauty and dignity of Palestinian culture.
Join us in building a brighter future…together.
Suzann Mollner, Executive Director
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