Support Children in Gaza and the West Bank

Dear Friend,

Months of escalating conflict have turned Gaza into the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. Every child across Gaza has been exposed to deeply distressing events, witnessing horrors that no child should. The surge in hostilities has brought about devastating physical and mental impacts on children and their families. Casualties in the State of Palestine and Israel have been high, including an alarming number of children. Aid is slowly entering Gaza. Yet, it is not enough, and the needs are immense.

Humanitarian activities continue to face operational constraints due to hostilities, insecurity, blocked roads and limited communications. Despite the challenging humanitarian and security situation, with your support, UNICEF is on the ground across the State of Palestine, collaborating with partners to address the humanitarian needs of children and their families.

Since October 21, at least 923 trucks with UNICEF supplies have entered Gaza. UNICEF constantly organized the transport of emergency supply into Gaza, as well as to different storage facilities and distribution points within Gaza. As well as to different storage facilities and distribution points within the Gaza Strip. During the past half year, UNICEF has also been able to implement successful missions to North Gaza to distribute nutrition and medical products, including vaccines at a time when North Gaza was inaccessible. During the first half of 2024, with your support, UNICEF has supported:

• 2.1 million people in accessing safe water;
• 1.5 million people supported with UNICEF procured medical supplies;
• 55,560 children with wasting admitted for treatment;
• 226,150 children and caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support; and
• 230,984 households reached with UNICEF-funded humanitarian cash transfers

As the situation on the ground evolves, financial needs are growing rapidly. UNICEF’s capacity to scale up operations depends on access; the adherence by all parties to international humanitarian laws and principles; and the procurement of supplies. Your timely and flexible contributions have been crucial to helping our humanitarian and protective support reach those in need swiftly and efficiently.

In partnership,

Marisa