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Empower Lives: How to Donate to Gaza for Humanitarian Relief

Mahnoor Rana

Ramadan is a time of giving. It's a time when Muslims around the world were filled with an urgency to help those around them in need. At such a time, the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip is filled with urgency. There are millions of Muslims in Gaza who are fasting without proper meals, access to clean water, and shelter. They are the most vulnerable families and need emergency relief. With your help and local partners, we can provide life-saving aid on the ground in Gaza during the last ten days of Ramadan. A time when every sadaqah and zakat has a chance of being multiplied by 83 years' worth of reward.

The Gaza Strip, home to nearly two million people, is witnessing a humanitarian crisis unfolding of immense proportions. The blockade has left the inhabitants without access to basic necessities, and the ongoing war has only worsened the situation. The urgency of humanitarian aid in Gaza cannot be overstated. The situation grows increasingly dire daily, and the need for aid and relief becomes more pressing.

The Plight of Palestinian Children

In the first month of the conflict in Gaza, more than 4,000 children were reported killed. This shocking statistic underscores the devastating impact of the violence on children, the most vulnerable victims of this conflict. Yet the physical danger is only part of the story. The psychological scars left by the violence are deep and long-lasting.

Children in Gaza live in constant fear, witnessing ongoing conflict. This traumatic environment leads to significant fear and potential psychological trauma among children. These innocent victims carry the burden of the conflict, their childhoods robbed by the harsh realities of war. The urgent need to protect children’s lives and mental health cannot be overstated.

Displaced Families in Desperate Need

The conflict in Gaza has led to a massive displacement of families. Over one million children are among those internally displaced, living in tents with minimal access to food, clean water, and safe living conditions. The trauma caused by displacement is compounded by the fear of the ongoing conflict and the struggle to secure basic necessities.

Despite persistent challenges in humanitarian aid delivery, with our partners, we at Muslims Hands are actively engaged in critical intervention by distributing hot, warm food parcels for iftar and suhoor to help the Palestinians in their time of urgent need.

Providing Vital Assistance to for Women and Girls

As a result of ongoing chaos, the healthcare system has been wrecked. Only 14 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza remain partially functional, grappling with a shortage of medical personnel and essential supplies. The urgent need to restore the health system to prevent further loss of life due to diseases cannot be emphasized enough. Children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities are the most vulnerable groups in Gaza. And they are helpless without proper medical supplies, humanitarian relief, and essential psychological support. Vital medical supplies are needed for girls and women during their periods. Pregnant women who are unable to get adequate means of hygiene, medical supplies, and care are prone to getting sick and being in life-threatening situations for themselves and their newborn children.

How You Can Help: Donating to Gaza Relief Efforts

As a result of ongoing chaos, the healthcare system has been wrecked. Only 14 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza remain partially functional, grappling with a shortage of medical personnel and essential supplies. The urgent need to restore the health system to prevent further loss of life due to diseases cannot be emphasized enough. Children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities are the most vulnerable groups in Gaza. And they are helpless without proper medical supplies, humanitarian relief, and essential psychological support. Vital medical supplies are needed for girls and women during their periods. Pregnant women who are unable to get adequate means of hygiene, medical supplies, and care are prone to getting sick and being in life-threatening situations for themselves and their newborn children.

How You Can Help: Donating to Gaza Relief Efforts

While the situation in Gaza may seem overwhelming, there’s much that you can do to help. Donating to Gaza relief efforts is a direct and effective way to ensure they get the humanitarian aid they very much need. Support Palestine refugees in this humanitarian crisis by donating to our emergency relief fund.

 

Your generosity can make an immediate impact: $1 you donate can provide 2 hot meals for 2 people. 

 

We offer the following packages: 

$50 ---100 hot-cooked meals. 

$100  --- 200 hot cooked meals. 

$250 ---500 hot cooked meals. 

$500 ---1,000 hot cooked meals. 

$1,000 --- 2,000  hot cooked meals. 

Every single sadaqah and zakat donation is a ray of hope for the people of Gaza. Your every donation can have a significant impact. And these last ten days of Ramadan can mean an even bigger reward for you. Remember, every action counts; together, we can make a difference. 


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Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO working worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands USA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (No. 27-4155655).