a whole bunch of gazan mutual aid projects and nonprofits. if the decision of which individual fundraiser to give to feels too daunting, or if you just want to help as many people as possible in one go, these are great initiatives to support.
care for gaza - focuses on providing food and essential supplies. donate here or here.
connecting humanity - securing internet access via donations of virtual sim cards (esims). if you can't afford a whole plan yourself, crips for esims is a communal pool that will use your donation to purchase and maintain esims
gaza soup kitchen - provides food, medical care, and classes for children. also has a gofundme
glia gaza medical support initiative - provides medical care through field clinics and tents at hospitals. donations can also be sent through their website.
ele elna elak - provides clean water, food, clothing, and shelter. they also have a gofundme
life for gaza - raising money for the gaza municipality to repair water and waste management infrastructure
taawon - partners with local civil organizations to provide food, water, medical care, shelter, and basic supplies
the sameer project - running various initiatives providing tents, medical care, and necessities. they have their own encampment project focused on sheltering families with children, sick and disabled members, or members in need of perinatal care
islamic relief worldwide's gaza emergency appeal - provides food, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychological support
baitulmaal - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical supplies
gaza mutual aid fund - distributes food, hygiene products, water, and other essential supplies, including financial support. run by @/el-shab-hussein's amazing friend Mona. updates can be found on her instagram.
hygiene kits for gaza - provides hygiene supplies including menstrual products, wipes, and toothbrushes/toothpaste
anera - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medicine, blankets and mattresses, and psychological care
palestine children's relief fund - provides supplies and support with a focus on children. also has an initiative for lebanon
dahnoun mutual aid - provides water, food, tents, baby supplies, financial support, and other necessities. updates can be found through their instagram
certainly this is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to add on other projects or organizations that i didn't include. and as always, please take the time to donate if you can and share. it truly makes all the difference.
adding some more!
pal humanity initiative - provides baby supplies, menstrual products, medications, and mobile clinic visits
educational tents program - running multiple educational programs for children and offering psychosocial support
thamra - distributes fresh food and seeds for gardens, as well as repairing wells. they also have a gofundme
gaza sunbirds - paracycling team delivering a variety of essentials, including food, tents, blankets, baby supplies, and sanitation systems
the one body initiative - providing tents, sleeping supplies (blankets, mattresses, sleeping bags, etc.), food, and medicine
gaza emergency fund - purchases and builds waterproof tents and portable bathrooms, as well as distributing food, hygiene products, and medical supplies
medical aid for palestinians - provides medical and psychological care. also works in lebanon
the culture & free thought association - runs various programs including clinics, classes for children, and supply distribution. focuses on women, children, disabled people, and other marginalized groups.
hakini - provides psychological support and secures access to food, shelter, medication, and hygiene products
gaza collective - running a variety of projects including restoring bakeries, providing financial support and necessities, establishing educational programs for children, and securing supplies for traditional embroiderers
a few more:
palestinian medical relief society - runs mobile clinics in gaza, the west bank, and east jerusalem
translating falasteen - partnering with the sameer project to provide food, water, medical care, essential supplies, and direct financial support. updates can be found on their instagram
roots of gaza - initiative from the al nasser charitable society. provides food, water, toiletries, tents and tent building services, cash assistance, and other necessities. also has a gogetfunding
healing our homeland - runs psychological support programming for women and children. also provides food, water, hygiene kits, and baby supplies. other initiatives featured on their website
sharek youth forum - provides food, water, hygiene kits, and psychological support as well as educational and development programs for young people
adding on this fundraiser from the arab group for the protection of nature (APN). they are doing extremely important work to support farmers and rehabilitate gaza's agricultural sector. as of june 3rd, they are about 67% of the way to their current fundraising goal - if you have funds to spare, this is a great organization to support! food sovereignty is a human right, especially as we witness deadly violence against those who have sought aid through israeli/usa-run channels.
a few more:
isnad and ihyaa - initiatives (in the north and south respectively) providing financial support and educational materials and spaces for students
amir ismail - Amir is a teenager working to provide food, water, and essential supplies to his local community
relief for rafah - provides food, water, and financial assistance
team hussein - provides food, water, financial assistance, tent repair, and other daily-needs support
we feed gaza - delivers food packages, water, medicine, baby supplies, and hygiene items, and runs events for children and families
watermelon relief - provides food, water, and psychological support. information on their activities available via their instagram
HEAL palestine - provides food, water, and essential supplies, as well as running a field hospital and education programs for children
bint gaza emergency appeal - provides food packages, with a focus on women, children, and elders. updates through their instagram
