Jenin Refugee Camp, Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin Governorate, West Bank.
Jenin Refugee Camp is a refugee camp in Jenin Governorate in the West Bank where Palestinian families have lived for decades in multistory concrete buildings connected by narrow alleys. The structures stand close together and cover an area managed by UNRWA that includes educational and health facilities.
The camp began in 1953 as shelter for people who left their homes after 1948 and initially lived in tents and temporary structures. Over time, permanent buildings replaced the early shelters as families remained and the camp became a lasting residential area.
Local organizations within the camp maintain sports programs, artistic activities, and traditional craft workshops to preserve Palestinian cultural identity.
The alleys are narrow and can be difficult for visitors to walk through, so care is needed when moving around the residential area. The infrastructure includes facilities for education and medical care provided by the UN agency on site.
Families have built informal networks over the years through which they support each other in daily life and share resources. These structures help residents cope with the challenges of everyday living together.
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