What is happening in Palestine?
Gaza is being attacked by Israel. They have been fighting for decades. Israel has been trying to take more and more land and oppressing this country. Currently, more than 17,000 children have been separated from their families and all the land has been bombed to ashes. Over 27,000 people have been killed and thousands more have been injured or even missing. Everyday these people have to suffer and they watch their own families being killed and attacked. The people of Gaza have no shelter, food, education, healthcare, or a way of living.
How is Islamic Relief USA helping the people of Gaza?
Islamic Relief has been working in Palestine for over two decades. They have been providing immediate emergency relief, and working with partners to implement long-term development programs that will help rebuild Palestine and bring hope to its people. IRUSA aims to cover great lengths, nearly every sector Islamic Relief and its supporters have dedicated their time and energy to.
IRUSA teams have been helping to gain 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, and sustainable livelihood support including youth entrepreneurship and women empowerment efforts. Emergency aid for families in Gaza including improved physical and mental wellbeing through shelter rehabilitation and psychosocial support.