FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Recent Update: Change in Lead Organization

We would like to inform all donors and stakeholders that Collective Action for the Diaspora is no longer the lead organization managing the funds and overseeing program delivery for the Family Support Program. All operations—fund management, implementation, monitoring, and reporting—have now been taken over by a new lead entity. We updated all documentation to reflect this change and ensure transparency in how contributions are used, an aspect that has not changed in the handover of the project to on-ground partners like Jabalia Rehabilitation Society and Kotof El-Khair.

What the Program Does

• Supports families in need through financial assistance, food, shelter, and/or other basic needs.

• Helps build resilience by linking families to community resources, local services, and other support systems.

• Prioritizes the most vulnerable households—those with children, elderly relatives, or with limited means to recover from crisis.

• SPECIFICALLY-- Food security support, Emergency shelter and housing stabilization, Utility and healthcare assistance, Connection to local services and long-term support systems.

Progress & Impact

• Number of families served to date: ~400

• Total funds raised vs. funds disbursed: $1,148--all donated funds disbursed to project.

• Geographic areas covered: Central Governorate

Next Steps & Implementation Under New Lead

With the change in management, here are the anticipated implications and actions:

1. Governance & Accountability

   • VCS Academy will still be responsible for audited financial reporting.

   • Continued vigorous monitoring and field supervision to ensure funds are used as intended.

2. Program Continuity

   • Beneficiaries currently receiving assistance under the program will continue without interruption.

   • Any planned activities (e.g. distribution rounds, support services) will proceed, possibly with adjustments as needed. CURRENTLY, this aid initiative is in dire need of funds. 

3. Donor Communication

   • All donor communications (updates, receipts, progress reports) will continue to be sent through GlobalGiving and VCS Academy.

   • The GlobalGiving project page and all formal reports will be updated to reflect the change in lead entity.

4. Transparency Measures--Can still be found on this project's OpenCollective

Thank You, to our esteemed donors

We are deeply grateful to all supporters who have contributed to the Family Support Program. Your generosity continues to make a real difference in stabilizing the lives of vulnerable families.

• If you are considering donating, rest assured that your funds will continue to be used with full accountability under transparent oversight.

• We welcome any questions regarding the change in leadership or how your contribution is being used.