If you’ve watched on in horror as the conflict in Gaza has waged on since last year, but are unsure how you can help, there are many charities that are seeking to support the children and families that have been displaced from this violent war.
One of them is Goodwill Caravan, which is running a Gaza appeal and calling for charitable donations of any amount to help civilians who have been displaced by the conflict.
What Is Happening In Gaza?
As one of the largest humanitarian crises of this century unfolds in Gaza, emergency relief and aid is sorely needed to help the families and children that have been displaced by the conflict—and to provide them with food, medical aid, shelter and mental health support.
With many of them having to have fled Gaza entirely, predominantly into Egypt, charities like Goodwill Caravan, which has set up the Salaam Centre in Cairo, are sheltering Palestinian refugees and facilitating their more permanent resettlement.
According to recent UNHCR estimates, there are well over 100,000 refugees from Gaza currently in Egypt, where they join almost one million refugees, primarily from Sudan. As the latest findings from the UNHCR and the Egyptian Red Crescent reveal, the country’s already stressed support systems are at critical capacity as they face this influx of vulnerable refugees.
As such, it is up to charitable organisations like Goodwill Caravan to fill the gap. However, they rely on the support and donations of members of the UK public, like you.
How Can You Help?
If you’re looking to help, you’ll find that a lot of charities have specific initiatives you can fund. Like at Goodwill Caravan, donors can opt to provide a displaced family with a food parcel for one month with a contribution of just £10, or to provide a displaced family with shelter for one month with £100.
In light of the magnitude of loss in Gaza, many charities have also set up orphan sponsoring programs. With these, you can make an ongoing monthly donation so that an orphan can receive food, healthcare, mental health support and education for one month. Many of these programs also help these children to join a sports club and participate in other wellbeing activities, so they can find community, build new skills and experience a glimpse of normalcy.
If you’ve got more, or less to give, you’ll likely find that general donations of any sum are also welcomed as the Gaza crisis worsens.
Bring Hope Today
With the death toll in Gaza, per the OHCHR, having eclipsed 52,500 people, and with 70% of these deaths being women and children, it is a really important time for you to dig deep and help the Palestinian families who are escaping war.
A spokesperson for Goodwill Caravan, who has helped over 220,000 refugees, said, “Non-profit humanitarian charities that are providing essential protection services, including emergency aid distributions, shelter for the most vulnerable, and legal and medical support for refugees and displaced populations need your help.”
They added, “These charities are dedicated to supporting those in crisis and helping them rebuild their lives.”
If you want to help children and families in Gaza, or learn more about the crisis, Goodwill Caravan has lots of helpful information available on their website.
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