Palestine

Action For Humanity has been leading the response in Gaza since 2021 and have mobilised to support communities with emergency resources throughout the conflict of 2023. 

Through the support of our donors from around the world, we have so far supported over 160,000 people with food, water, medicine, and baby formula. 

Unfortunately, this amount is only a drop in the ocean for a region of 2.2 million people under siege. Gaza deserves our energy, attention and unwavering support. 

Almost 32,000 patients benefitted from our health project providing medical supplies and equipment to Palestinian hospitals. The health sector is in a critical condition following years of conflict, with supplies dangerously low and major gaps in emergency care.  

Our Medical Response is crucial in bridging these gaps and ensuring that all people have access to the treatment they need. 

Access to clean water remains a serious challenge in Palestine. More than one-sixth of residents in the West Bank and almost half of Gaza’s population have limited access to water.  

Access to sanitation is similarly scarce. Only 31% of the Palestinian population in the West Bank is connected to a sewerage network, and only 5-10% of Palestinian wastewater is treated. Estimates suggest that 90,000 cubic metres of raw sewage flows from Gaza into the Mediterranean Sea, increasing outbreaks of waterborne disease.  

In response, we’re bringing clean water and good sanitation to those in need. More than 42,000 people have benefitted from our Photovoltaic Solar System, which has seen three Water Filtration Units fitted into the university campuses, benefitting both teachers and students. Since the onset of the recent crisis in Gaza, we have also distributed more than 54,000 litres of clean water to affected communities, providing essential water aid during times of need. 

Since October 2023, we have installed over 100 emergency toilets in Rafah, for men, women and those with disabilities, ensuring dignified and accessible sanitation facilities for all. 

In the last four months, we have built three HOPE camps in Rafah and the Gaza Strip, housing over 1000 people displaced by the recent military aggression. 

Alongside temporary housing solutions, the camps also include WASH facilities, medical points, play areas for children and a charitable kitchen, to ensure access to clean water, and nutritious meals. 

Through these shelter efforts, we hope to foster resilience and pave the way towards recovery and long-term stability for the affected communities. 

We’re currently supporting 650 orphan households across the West Bank and Jerusalem with cash grants and food vouchers. 

Recently, we have provided ongoing psychosocial support for children experiencing trauma from the violent escalations in Gaza, facilitating activities such as Art Therapy Sessions, Recreational Games and Sports, Storytelling and Drama Workshops, Music and Dance Therapy and Social Support Groups. We hope this initiative will help young children in Gaza regain a sense of stability, resilience and emotional wellbeing. 

Olive trees are an important symbol of peace, hope, and resilience. They are also a vital source of food and livelihood for many communities across the Middle East. For Palestine, olive trees have long been a key part of the country's landscape and economy.  

Olive cultivation in Palestine is considered a basic agricultural option for dry and semi-arid regions, providing a sustainable use of the land. In addition to playing a key role in the economy, employing more than 20% of the total workforce, olive oil is also a staple food in homes and a key export for the country. 

However, olive trees can be susceptible to diseases, pests, and environmental stressors, which can reduce their productivity. We are rehabilitating old and neglected olive tree farms to help restore degraded landscapes, prevent soil erosion and further support livelihoods. 

Please donate today to help support one of our key projects in Palestine.