Palestinian civilians are currently suffering in great numbers in Jerusalem, Gaza, and West Bank, due to the active Israel-Palestine conflict. The NYTimes reported that most of the deaths so far have occurred in Gaza. Below are charities and organizations on the ground in those areas where you can donate funds to help those most in need. We will continue to update this article with other ways you can help.
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:
PCRF has been providing humanitarian assistance to injured and sick children in Gaza for 30 years. Their efforts include sending children abroad to receive appropriate medical care, providing food and medicine, sponsoring orphans and disabled youth, and building the only pediatric cancer center in Gaza.
https://www.pcrf.net/
Anera:
A non-profit organization, Anera works on the ground with partners in Palestine (specifically West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon, and Jordan, offering resources for both emergency relief and long-term needs in the areas of health, education, and economic development.
https://www.anera.org/
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
The UNRWA has provided food assistance for over 1 million Palestinians, and continue to do so in the most war-torn territories. They also provide emergency mental and physical health protection for those in the region.
https://www.unrwa.org/gaza-emergency
Medical Aid for Palestinians
MAP provides medical and healthcare to Palestinians in need, specifically women and children. The assistance includes emergency relief, psychosocial support, help with disabilities, among other medical needs.
https://www.map.org.uk/
Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders has medical teams on the ground in Jerusalem and has been treating Palestinians who have been injured by Israeli police. They are also on the Gaza Strip assisting with medical needs as the conflict in that region escalates.
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
We hope you’ll join us in helping civilians in need in these Middle East regions by donating to the above organizations and causes.