United palestinian appeal, INC. (UPA) is a new YORK not-for-profit, NON-political, TAX exempt charity committed to providing social services to impoverished palestinians residing in the WEST bank, jordan, GAZA strip and in lebanese refugee camps. Founded in 1978, UPA has supported wide-ranging humanitarian programs that catered to needy palestinians within these regions. Its programs fall into four main areas: health care, education & undergraduate scholarships, child sponsorship, and community development.