Gaza and West Bank Humanitarian Appeal
On 7 October 2023, Hamas initiated a large-scale attack on Israel, which sparked a sudden escalation in hostilities between the opposing factions. The Israeli government formally declared war against Hamas and carried out significant airstrikes in Gaza with bombardment continuing relentlessly for the last 12 months.
Your donation could help us provide lifesaving aid
As of 8 January 2025, at least 45,885 Palestinians have died with at least 70% of whom are women and children and 109,196 have been injured in Gaza. This includes at least 162 journalists and media workers, and over 320 humanitarian workers. Approximately 1.9 million people—about 90% of Gaza’s population—have been displaced from their homes.
The current humanitarian crisis has reached a breaking point. With the current ceasefire commencing on 19 January – food, water and medical supplies are urgently needed. CARE is working with our partners CARE Palestine, CARE Egypt and CARE Jordan to deliver life-saving aid including the provision of emergency supplies such as; Shelter and Protection, Bedding, Hygiene Kits, Dignity Kits, Food Parcels, Baby Kits.
614,590
people reached with water and hygiene assistance
853,261
people reached with health and humanitarian assistance
46,568
people reached with shelter and protection
$105
Shelter kit for a family – plastic film, tarpaulin sheet, adhesive tape, two rolls and plastic rope.
$140
First aid kit – scissors, thermometer, bandages, ice pack, iodine, emergency blanket, splint roll and more.
$170
Family hygiene kit – soap, antiseptic liquid, baby diapers, sanitary pads, towels, prayer rug, underwear, torch.
$240
Winter bedding kit – winter blankets, mattresses, ground mats, pillows and bed sheet.
Children in Gaza deserve to live
CARE and its partner organisation, Juzoor, warn that young children in North Gaza are increasingly at risk of dying of hunger and malnutrition. Children under one year old are being hit the hardest and almost every second baby (45%) is malnourished.
Donate by phone
Call 1800 020 046 toll free and pay by credit card.
CARE Australia is working with CARE Palestine to deliver aid directly to the people of Gaza and the West Bank. Funds raised in this restricted appeal will be used to respond to this humanitarian crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering this aid directly to Palestine, funds will be used to support CARE’s other humanitarian operations.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Should the funds raised through an emergency appeal exceed the amount required to meet the immediate and longer term needs of the people in the affected areas, or if there are changes in circumstances beyond CARE’s control which limit its ability to utilise all funds in the affected areas, CARE will direct excess funds to other emergency relief activities in the future. Monthly donations will go to emergency relief and preparedness activities where it is needed most.
