The situation in Gaza is getting worse by the day as a result of the blockade and the ongoing war on the Strip, and under these conditions the famine has worsened and the humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly. Thousands of families are homeless, children are sleeping hungry, and patients are denied even the most basic treatment. The monthly support campaign for Gaza aims to provide a continuous and effective response to the needs of affected families through monthly donations that ensure a continuous flow of food, medical and relief assistance.
Monthly Support Campaign for Gaza
The monthly support campaign for the people of Gaza is a humanitarian campaign aimed at providing the basic needs of families affected by the war and siege in Gaza, through regular monthly donations that ensure the continuity of food, medical and relief assistance. The importance of the campaign stems from being a practical and effective response to the growing need for continued assistance. Importance of Monthly Support Campaign for Gaza:
1. Responding to an ongoing need
The war in Gaza continues, the blockade has been in place for years, and the suffering is worsening day by day. There is no period of stability between crises; the need is neither seasonal nor circumstantial; it is permanent and daily.
2. Providing basic needs for families
With the war and blockade of the Gaza Strip, thousands of families are struggling to access the most basic necessities of life. When we say "basic needs," we’re talking about:
الغذاء Food:
Many families do not have enough to feed their children due to high or no food prices. Monthly support helps to distribute food baskets containing basic items (rice, oil, flour, lentils, etc.), and provide ready meals to families who do not have the possibility of cooking.
● Clean water:
Due to the destruction of infrastructure, many areas suffer from a lack of potable water. Part of the support can be used to provide safe water tanks or to buy purified water for families in need.
● Medicine and health supplies:
With the interruption of medicines and lack of medical services, there is an urgent need to provide chronic medicines for the elderly and sick, and hygiene items (soap, wipes, sanitary napkins, disinfectants, etc.).
● Baby Supplies:
Infants and children are among the most affected and require infant formula, diapers, clothing, blankets, and special hygiene kits.
3. Support for children and patients
In Gaza today, children, the sick, the elderly and people with special needs are at the forefront of urgent and ongoing support. Children in Gaza suffer from malnutrition, lack of education and trauma as a result of the war, and are guaranteed regular meals and school supplies. With the collapse of the health system and the depletion of medicines, thousands of patients do not find opportunities for treatment or basic care, providing monthly support for chronic drugs, medical supplies, and access to treatment especially for cancer, kidney failure and chronic diseases.
Impact of monthly assistance and contribution to monthly support campaign on lives in Gaza
Gaza is facing unprecedented humanitarian conditions as a result of the ongoing war and the years-long blockade, which has led to an almost complete collapse of infrastructure as well as food insecurity. In this context, monthly assistance and contribution to the monthly support campaign stands out as one of the most important forms of sustainable humanitarian intervention, which has a real impact on the lives of individuals and families, and is a crucial element in mitigating the escalating disaster.
Monthly assistance provides regular support to affected families, which distinguishes it from emergency or seasonal assistance. This type of support enables families to meet their daily needs more stable and regular, and helps them cope with difficult conditions, especially in light of the continued shelling, the destruction of homes, and the scarcity of basic resources such as food, water and medicine.
This assistance usually includes food baskets, potable water, and health supplies. This regular intervention protects families from the risk of hunger and malnutrition, especially children who are most vulnerable to health complications due to lack of food, as well as supporting patients in securing their medicines, and the elderly in obtaining daily necessities that they can no longer provide themselves.
Having regular monthly support also helps to alleviate the enormous emotional stress families experience. When a family knows that there is a monthly source of help, even if it is simple, it gives them a measure of internal security and stability, and helps them to prioritize their lives, instead of staying in a constant state of anxiety from the unknown.
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What projects does the monthly support campaign focus on?
1. Food and water for one person for one day
It aims to provide an integrated diet and sufficient amount of clean water for one individual for 24 hours. This project takes into account the minimum daily food requirements to ensure the survival of the individual under severe food shortages, especially in areas of displacement and complete destruction of infrastructure.
2. Food and water for a small family for one day
This project aims to provide a daily meal and clean water for a family of four to five, ensuring that their basic needs are covered for one day. It helps protect families from hunger and malnutrition.
3. Food basket and heating supplies for a family for three days
This project provides an integrated food basket that includes food for three days, in addition to heating supplies such as blankets. It targets the most vulnerable families, especially in times of cold or displacement, and enhances their resilience in the absence of the most basic necessities of life.
