The Founding of the PCRF-DC Chapter
In August 2002, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) sponsored two-year-old Falastin Ali to travel to Washington, DC to receive a life-saving operation on her heart. During her two-week stay, physicians at Children’s National Medical Center successfully repaired her tiny heart. In even less time, the young toddler captured the hearts of virtually all the Washingtonians who volunteered their time and support to help make Falastin and her mother’s stay as comfortable as possible. Out of this love for Falastin, a group of these individuals founded the Washington, DC Chapter of the PCRF.

Who We Are
The DC Chapter represents a diverse group of Arabs, Americans, and Arab-Americans committed to making a difference in the lives of Palestinian children who are in need of life-saving medical care, but are unable to receive it in their area due to economic and access limitations. The PCRF-DC Chapter is proud to note that, in addition to its original Chapter members, it is continually gaining the support of local individuals, organizations, and corporate sponsors who are also committed to sharing their resources to help improve the lives and well being of children in need.

Our Mission
Through fundraising activities and donations from the local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities, the PCRF-DC focuses its efforts on sponsoring more Palestinian children and providing them with medical treatment in the Washington, DC and surrounding areas. In support of this primary objective, the PCRF-DC also strives to build relationships with the local medical and business communities, promote public awareness of the PCRF and its efforts through educational and media outreach, and maintain a network of host volunteers and families who are able to provide a support system for children visiting the area to receive medical attention.

Upcoming Events
Healing Hands Across the Seas
On Sunday, October 21, The PCRF will be hosting a benefit luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD. The benefit will raise urgent funds for critical medical relief projects benefiting Palestinian children. View flyer