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Middle East Children's Alliance

Org #11710
Vetted since 2012 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Staff Favorite Site Visit Verified
1988
year founded
$1,001,685
raised on GlobalGiving
11
years fundraising
11
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) is a non-profit organization working for the rights of children in the Middle East by sending humanitarian aid, supporting projects for children and educating North American and international communities about the effects of the US foreign policy on children in the region.

Project Leaders
Patrick O'Neill
Patrick O'Neill
Josie Shields-Stromsness
Josie Shields-Stromsness
Mona El-Farra
Mona El-Farra
Team
Zeiad A Shamrouch, Deborah Agre, Mona El-Farra, Josina Shields-Stromsness, Nancy Ippolito
Organization Information
1101 8th Street
#100
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States
5105480542
Organization Information
1101 8th Street
#100
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States
5105480542

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Food, hygiene, medical aid & more for Gaza

By Josina Shields-Stromsness | MECA Program Director

Israel has been bombing Gaza since October 7, 2023. It has cut off electricity, food, water, and other basic necessities. Israeli government and military officials are openly talking about ethnic... Read the full report ›

VIDEO: Summer sports & leadership camps for girls in Gaza

By Josina Shields-Stromsness | MECA Program Director

We are thrilled to share this video of an exciting program for Palestinian girls in Gaza that your donations funded! Please take a few minutes to watch the video and hear directly from a few of the... Read the full report ›

Jul 23, 2023 | Plant a Tree in Palestine
Over 3000 olive trees & seedlings planted!

By Josina Shields-Stromsness | MECA Program Director

As the hot summer sets in, planting season is over in Palestine. We are proud to share that with your support, we were able to plant 3,080 olive saplings and 800 grape seedlings in 18 different... Read the full report ›
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