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
In 2026, Beirut and Beyond’s total focus is on Lebanon and our Palestinian partners.
Palestinian partners are delivering crucial services to the camps and the entire nation of Lebanon. Palestinian Civil Defense members are responding to camp emergencies and Israeli bombings in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Ahlam Lajea is working to make two recycling centers self-sustaining. Simsim Kitchen connects cultures through cooking classes and a cookbook featuring Lebanese diversity.
Partnering with Palestinian refugees and their impact during difficult times is important. Monthly donations can make a huge difference! We are raising $57,000 for 2026 projects. Click on the button below to find out how and see what our Palestinian partners are doing!
🇱🇧 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 first event is a Movie Night!
🎬 Movie Night – Where Do We Go Now?
📅 June 18th | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Society of Denver
1400 N. Lafayette St., Denver, CO
A powerful Lebanese comedy-drama directed by Nadine Labaki, Where Do We Go Now? follows women in a small village working creatively to prevent religious violence from dividing their community. Blending humor, grief, and humanity, the film explores themes of peace, unity, and resilience in times of conflict.
This event is in collaboration with the Middle East Justice Project.
RSVP on our Events Page
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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