EMERGENCY ALERT
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵis working non-stop from Deir Al-Balah Primary Health Care Center, a key polio vaccination site, to protect children in Gaza. Thousands are now at imminent risk of polio, as they also face other diseases, starvation, lack of access to education and the deadly threat of bombs.
An immediate, definitive ceasefire is the only way to end the death and destruction in Gaza, allow for full humanitarian access and ensure the release of all remaining hostages. Your donation to the Children's Emergency Fund supports our life-saving work in Gaza and other conflict zones around the world.Ìý
Gaza needs the support of humanitarian organizations now more than ever
- 1.1 million people across Gaza are facing catastrophic levels of hunger. Famine isÌýimminent.
- After the first polio case was reported in Gaza in 25 years, there is a race against time to vaccinate 640,000 children.
- All children affected by the violence in Israel and Gaza must be supported to find safety.
85% of the total population of Gaza — 1.9 million civilians — have been forcibly displaced
No child in Gaza can go to school —Ìý there is a total absence of education
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵand our partners have reached over 769,094 people, including over 381,721 children
»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. Ìý
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵis calling for an immediate, definitive ceasefire to save and protect the lives of children in Gaza.Ìý Ìý
ÌýFor years, »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵhas responded to the unique needs of children impacted by conflict and displacement. Your donation to the Children's Emergency Fund helps support this life-saving work.
Save the Children's HumanitarianÌýResponse
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 familes are facing. While we are doing all we can to support them – including providing shelter, aid and basic supplies - what we really need to ensure their safety is a definitive ceasefire, now.
As soon as access is possible, we are ready to scale up our response further in Gaza through the planned 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
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How to Help Children Impacted by Conflict
Without immediate support, the world’s most vulnerable children are at risk of physical and emotional harm with devastating, lifelong consequences. That’s why »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵworks in the hardest-to-reach places, where it’s toughest to be a child. But we need your help. Together, we can fight threats to child survival. Donate to the Children's Emergency Fund today.
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Updated: June 20, 2024
