Living under occupation and a constant threat of violence, Palestinians have been robbed of nearly every basic human right. Food insecurity; poor water quality; limited access to healthcare; lack of education opportunities; high unemployment; and restricted movement are only a few of the many problems the people of Palestine are forced to face in their daily lives. 

Gaza has been described as an “open-air prison.” Years of restrictions on movement coupled with blockades have left nearly 2 million residents stuck with little hope of bettering their lives. Reports conclude that Gaza will soon become “unlivable” if this continues. The conflict has also led to one of the biggest refugee crises our world has faced. More than 7 million Palestinians have been displaced.

Our hope is to show the people of Palestine they have not been forgotten. Join us and support our brothers and sisters in their time of need.

For Palestine families that are now in the United States, our teams are working with partners to reach families and provide them with support and essential items to help them as they arrive and transition to life in our communities. Here are some of the ways we are working on these efforts now (and remember to stay tuned to this page for more information as it develops):

• Providing food aid including 10,000 food boxes containing nutrient-dense dry food items for resettled Palestine refugee families
• On arrival, we’re working with the United Way of the National Capital Area (NCA) to provide greeting/service orientations, transportation from the airport, interpreters, and pre-paid debit cards to purchase essential items
• Engaging our local refugee network to give much-needed resources that assist with local resettlement efforts
• Creating an IRUSA guide on religious and cultural sensitivities for Palestine refugees for use by other humanitarian organizations
• Distributing essential hygiene and sanitation items including hygiene kits, socks, underwear, soap, hand sanitizer, and masks
• Working with shelters and religious leaders to ensure newly-arriving families receive the sheltering, emotional care, spiritual care, and cultural items they need like the 500 prayer mats we delivered to Palestine refugee families
• We’re also working to provide legal support and financial aid for refugee families in the near future

Your advocacy, volunteerism, and donations are how we can help support and get aid to Palestine families who are in desperate need right now. Click below to take action today, and stay tuned to this page for more information as it becomes available.

Islamic Relief has been working in Palestine for over two decades. Our legacy across the country has grown to help hundreds of thousands of people every year. We provide immediate emergency relief and work with our partners to implement long-term development programs that will help rebuild Palestine and bring hope to its people. Our efforts are expansive, covering nearly every sector of Islamic Relief and its supporters have dedicated their time and energy to it. This includes:

• Food aid
• Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Access to healthcare including psychosocial support and awareness for women and children 
• Childhood development efforts including access to education and support for orphans and children with disabilities
• Sustainable livelihood support including youth entrepreneurship and women empowerment efforts 
• Emergency aid for families in Gaza including improved physical and mental well-being through shelter rehabilitation and psychosocial support
• Winter assistance

Where the money Goes:

• $10Everything helps Together we are able to do more
• $25Everything helps Together we are able to do more
• $50 Food Aid can help deliver food aid to a family suffering from hunger
• $100 Emergency Relief can provide vital relief to emergency survivors
• $150 Hygiene Kits can support the delivery of hygiene kits PPE to vulnerable communities
• $250 Humanitarian You're leading at this level. Setting an example and understanding that we must do all we can to help the less fortunate get through the winter and beyond.
• $500Life Saver We at Islamic Relief USA are moved by this sacrifice and recognize the immensity of the support this will give. Heartwarming.
• $1,000Life Changer We at Islamic Relief USA are moved by this sacrifice and recognize the immensity of the support this will give. Heartwarming.

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