Gaza's Devastation One Year Later
The conflict in Gaza has reached a devastating milestone—one year of ongoing destruction, displacement, and unimaginable suffering for its people.
The Scale of the Destruction
Over the past year, the people of Gaza have faced relentless devastation. Key statistics, according to UN estimates, illustrate the staggering toll of the conflict:
- Nearly 42,000 lives have been lost, over half of them women and children.
- More than 96,000 people have been wounded, with many more still trapped under rubble or in inaccessible areas.
- 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been displaced, with many forced to relocate multiple times.
Living Conditions in Crisis
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has left its people living in severe conditions. Many displaced families in Gaza are struggling to find emergency food and shelter in Gaza; with basic needs becoming more critical, displaced families crowd into tent camps along the Mediterranean coast, where they face severe shortages of basic needs:
- 96% of the population experiences acute food insecurity.
- Hundreds of thousands live without access to electricity, running water, or proper sanitation.
- Hunger and disease are rampant, exacerbating the already dire situation.
Gaza's Conflict Impact on Infrastructures
The conflict has also caused massive destruction to Gaza's infrastructure. According to UN reports:
- Over 92% of Gaza's main roads and 84% of health facilities have been either damaged or destroyed.
- 70% of water and sanitation plants have been affected, including all five wastewater treatment plants, desalination facilities, and sewage systems.
Millions have been left without access to clean water or proper sanitation, further deepening the humanitarian crisis.
The Psychological Impact on Children in Gaza
Children in Gaza are enduring severe hardships beyond the immediate dangers of conflict, with the ongoing crisis causing profound psychological and developmental challenges. Chronic anxiety, PTSD, and depression are rampant due to displacement, loss of loved ones, and constant fear.
- 95% of Palestinian children exhibit mental health challenges such as depression, hyperactivity, a tendency to isolate themselves.
- A staggering 68% of children report struggling with sleep disturbance
- with 78% identifying the sound of warplanes as their primary source of fear.
Reference: A study conducted by Save The Children
Displacement and social isolation further compound the trauma, leading to long-term emotional and cognitive delays.
A Call for Urgent Humanitarian Aid
Gaza will require significant international efforts. With the destruction of critical infrastructure, access to food, healthcare, and clean water has become more urgent than ever. Learn how to donate to Gaza relief efforts.
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How to Donate to Gaza Relief Efforts
Although the situation in Gaza is dire, we can still make a difference if you help. On the ground, the Gaza Emergency Relief Fund is delivering life-saving assistance.
You can provide hot cooked meals to those suffering in Gaza. Each meal contains essential nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, to sustain families during this crisis. Your donations supports local kitchens delivering meals to high-risk areas like Gaza cities such as Deir al Balah.
Thanks to your donations, over 88,000 hot meals and food packs have already been delivered, but much more is still required.
We have partnered with the World Food Program to deliver food parcels. Each food parcel weighs around 90 lbs and contains canned beans, chickpeas, rice, lentils, vegetable oil, iodized salt, and date bars. The parcels are designed to meet the needs of a family of 5 and is enough to sustain a family of five for 30 days. The 90 lb parcel is split into two 45 lb deliveries, provided every 15 days (about 2 weeks.
Donate now to help alleviate the suffering of those caught in this devastating crisis.
