The Gaza conflict has escalated into a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale, affecting countless lives, especially the most vulnerable—children. The severity of the situation is highlighted by recent reports, indicating nearly 28,000 casualties since October 7, with a significant number being children. This crisis underscores the brutal impact of conflict on the innocence of youth.
For over 100 days, the Gaza Strip remains a battleground for ongoing conflict, while innocent civilians endure the brunt of the violence.
Recently, escalations of violence has caused unprecedented levels of death and destruction, worsening the humanitarian crisis by each day.
This dire situation underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid to provide food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter to those innocently caught in the conflict.
For over 100 days, the Gaza Strip remains a battleground for ongoing conflict, while innocent civilians endure the brunt of the violence.
Recently, escalations of violence has caused unprecedented levels of death and destruction, worsening the humanitarian crisis by each day.
This dire situation underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid to provide food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter to those innocently caught in the conflict.
For over 100 days, the Gaza Strip remains a battleground for ongoing conflict, while innocent civilians endure the brunt of the violence.
Recently, escalations of violence has caused unprecedented levels of death and destruction, worsening the humanitarian crisis by each day.
This dire situation underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid to provide food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter to those innocently caught in the conflict.
For over 100 days, the Gaza Strip remains a battleground for ongoing conflict, while innocent civilians endure the brunt of the violence.
Recently, escalations of violence has caused unprecedented levels of death and destruction, worsening the humanitarian crisis by each day.
This dire situation underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid to provide food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter to those innocently caught in the conflict.
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The most recent updates indicate a significant escalation in the death toll due to the conflict in Gaza. As of February 16, 2024, the death toll stands at approximately 29,170 Palestinians and about 1,139 Israelis since the beginning of the conflict on October 7, 2023. This includes a detailed breakdown of casualties in Gaza, with at least 28,775 people killed, including more than 12,300 children and 8,400 women. Additionally, more than 68,552 individuals have been injured, including at least 8,663 children and 6,327 women. There are also more than 7,000 people reported missing.
This information underscores the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict and highlights the urgent need for humanitarian aid and efforts to achieve a ceasefire. The situation has led to significant international concern and calls for action to prevent further loss of life and suffering among civilians.
The toll on children has been particularly harrowing. Over 4,104 children have been reported killed during the current conflict, a stark reminder of the lethal impact of warfare on society’s youngest members.
Human Concern International (HCI), with its longstanding presence in Gaza since 2000, is actively responding to the crisis. Our organizations multifaceted approach to aid in Gaza aims to address immediate needs while also considering and planning for the long-term wellbeing of the affected population. Providing shelter, medical aid, and psychological support are critical steps toward mitigating the disaster’s impact.
Currently we have been able to get a number of trucks with aid into the region through the Rafah crossing. During a crisis, HCI’s emergency response program is meticulously structured around three critical phases to address both immediate and long-term needs:
In Gaza, HCI is committed to sponsoring a large number of orphans over the next five years, to ensure these children receive the necessary care and support to overcome the trauma of war and loss.
Supporting HCI’s initiatives is a tangible way to contribute to alleviating the suffering in Gaza. Donations toward emergency relief, medical aid, and the orphan sponsorship program can make a significant difference in the lives of those caught in this tragic conflict, as we are able to trickle aid into the region.
However, despite our efforts, the challenges remain daunting. The blockade and ongoing hostilities have severely hampered current humanitarian access, complicating the delivery of aid and the execution of recovery initiatives.
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Supporting HCI’s initiatives is a tangible way to contribute to alleviating the suffering in Gaza. Donations toward emergency relief, medical aid, and the orphan sponsorship program can make a significant difference in the lives of those caught in this tragic conflict, as we are able to trickle aid into the region.
The situation in Gaza is a stark reminder of the dire consequences of conflict, especially on children. HCI’s commitment to humanitarian aid provides a beacon of hope amid the darkness. However, the international community’s continued support and advocacy are essential to ensure a sustainable resolution and aid delivery to those in need.
As we stand with Palestine, let us remember the importance of humanity, compassion, and the collective effort needed to heal and rebuild a community torn apart by conflict.
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This is a community wide initiative, so there will not be profiles provided to
individual donors.
Instead, you will receive updates on the overall program and its impact.
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At the moment, we continue to help everyone in need, including children, through our first phase of relief work. This sponsorship project will be the immediate second phase of our relief work. It will address the urgent needs, as well as take care of the long-term needs of the children. The result will start as soon as a ceasefire is reached.
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We will share photos and videos of our activities with the children.
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Yes, we work with multiple partners on the ground. They have experience and
expertise in running programs and activities with a focused on children and their wellbeing.
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HCI does not facilitate a service for adoption of children.
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Human Concern International (HCI) has been operating in Gaza since 2000. We have operations across different sectors, including monthly food aid, emergency response, WASH, health, and education. We work with reputable partners that have the capacity and ability to provide timely assistance to people in need. We understand there are questions about delivering aid in these highly challenging times. The blockades and lack of humanitarian access are impeding the ability of many NGOs to provide help. HCI can manoeuvre around these challenges, for the time being, by working with partners that have access to funds and supplies inside Gaza.
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At the moment, we are using WhatsApp for communication, which is encrypted and accessible. Our staff on the ground are updating us constantly.
In the unlikely event that our staff cannot charge their devices, and all hospitals and emergency shelters at schools, no longer have any fuel to run their generators, this would constitute a a catastrophic situation where all aid delivery would come to an end, including that being provided by the UN agency.
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Families are sheltering with their family members, within UNRWA schools, and in the masjids.
The shelter items that HCI has procured including blankets, pillows, and mattresses will be delivered to the UNRWA schools as the safest shelter currently.
Human Concern International is the oldest Muslim relief organization in Canada, fighting poverty for over 40 years.
We are a registered charity with the CRA. Charitable Registration No. 107497125 RR 0001