Gaza is the deadliest place on earth to be a child.
- Halting aid and resuming hostilities now is nothing short of a death sentence for Gaza's children.
- Over 17,800 children have been killed, with thousands more estimated to be missing, presumed dead under the rubble.
- All children affected by the violence in Israel and Gaza must be supported to find safety.
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵhas been providing essential services and support to Palestinian children impacted by the ongoing conflict since 1953 and have had a permanent presence in the occupied Palestinian territory since 1973. We are present in the West Bank and Gaza.
Gaza's 1.1 million children will once again face a hellscape of bombs, bullets, starvation and disease, compounding nearly 17 months of physical and mental harm, as a six-week pause in hostilities ended.ÌýThe halting of aid and resumption of airstrikes threaten to plunge children back into a catastrophic reality.
For years, »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵhas responded to the unique needs of children impacted by conflict and displacement. Today, with critical programs providing food, shelter, medical care, clean water and education for millions of vulnerable children and families at immediate risk, your support is needed more than ever. Please donate.Ìý
Save the Children's HumanitarianÌýResponse in Gaza
Ensuring the safety and security of our staff in Gaza remains our top priority.ÌýIn October 2023,Ìý Save the Children’s first supplies entered Gaza from Egypt, including medical kits, consumables, and water.
Today, amidst extremely challenging conditions, our teams have been working around-the-clock to find ways to deliver aid to children. Their safety and well-being are paramount considerations in all our operations. Our staff in Gaza are facing the same situation that all children and families are facing.Ìý
As of January 2025, »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵand its partners have reached more than 1.2 million people across the occupied Palestinian territory, including over 1 million people in Gaza.Ìý
We are rapidly scaling up our response to meet the immediate needs of children and their
families as they start to rebuild their lives, and work towards long-term recovery through the activities below:
Distributing more essential supplies, such as water, food, toiletries and household essentialsÌý
Providing fuel and water infrastructure for hospitals and distributing water storageÌýtanksÌý
Delivering mental health and psychosocial support services for children and caregivers
Delivering mental health and psychosocial supportÌýservices, including setting up Child-Friendly Spaces
Setting up temporary learning spaces and repairingÌýdamaged schools
Identifying the most at-risk children for childÌýprotection services
Help Sustain Vital Aid for Children in Gaza and Around the World
Government funding cuts and slashes to humanitarian assistance budgets have forced us to immediately stop lifesaving work in many places around the world. Without urgent action, the consequences will be catastrophic.Ìý
We’re already witnessing deteriorating conditions for children in Syria, Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine. What we’ve seen from our colleagues in these regions is horrific; it’s clear children are dying. Your gift today will help keep lifesaving aid flowing for children facing conflict, hunger and malnutrition, disease and disaster across the globe.
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