Children of Gaza Crisis

Ceasefire in Gaza brings a wave of hope.

For more than two years, children in Gaza have suffered relentless conflict, deprivation and displacement. With the announcement of a ceasefire, there's growing hope that it will bring about lasting peace for families who've suffered so much.

This ceasefire must allow unimpeded access, to enable a scaled-up response to what is one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

The need in Gaza has never been greater.

In the first week of the ceasefire, (12-18 October) UNICEF collected 2,145 pallets of emergency supplies from the Gaza side of the crossings - an increase from the 10 weeks before the ceasefire, when UNICEF collected an average of 1,100 pallets per week. We've brought in nutrition supplies, medical supplies, hygiene kits, diapers, sanitary pads, family tents, high-performance tents, winter clothes, tarpaulins, and supplies for people with disabilities. However, much more aid is still needed.

In the words of UNICEF's Executive Director, Catherine Russell, “The war has already cost children in Gaza so much. They now deserve a durable and lasting peace so the long recovery process can begin.”

We've reached a milestone. This past week, another $40,000 has been raised for the children of Gaza, thanks to our generous supporters and Al Manar Trust, who matched our donations up to $20,000. But the need is great.

Support us to scale up aid, donate today.

EVERY DAY WE CAN PROVIDE NUTRITION, CLEAN WATER, VACCINES, OR SHELTER IS ANOTHER DAY OF SURVIVAL FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE.

Is Aid Getting Into Gaza?

Despite the challenging circumstances the UNICEF team in Gaza continues to deliver critical services: treating acute malnutrition, restoring water infrastructure, supporting hospitals, reuniting separated children with their families, and vaccinating hundreds of thousands against deadly diseases. 

Whilst humanitarian access is difficult, we can't just forget about children in Gaza.

Since the ceasefire earlier this year, nearly 1,000 trucks carrying UNICEF aid, including clean water, vaccines, therapeutic food and medical supplies have entered Gaza. In July and August, a total of 340 trucks laden with emergency aid, including nutritional support, medicines and WASH supplies, arrived in Gaza. This however, is just a fraction of what’s needed to support more than 2 million people and reverse the famine catastrophe that’s unfolding before the world’s eyes.

In the first week of the current ceasefire (12-18 October), 2,145 pallets of emergency supplies were collected - this is more than double the 1,100 pallets that were collected in the 10 weeks leading up to the ceasefire. However, we do need to scale up further, to reach more children and families.

Children continue to need our support, and with your help UNICEF is taking any and all opportunities to reach them.

Aid is reaching children in Gaza. But we need your continued support to help us reach more kids.

CHILDREN IN GAZA ARE STILL HERE. UNICEF IS STILL HERE. TOGETHER WE CAN KEEP HOPE ALIVE.