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.
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 & 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 & Protection
- Bedding
- Hygiene Kits
- Dignity Kits
- Food Parcels
- Baby Kits
Please give generously to our Gaza & West Bank Humanitarian Appeal so that we can immediately provide lifesaving aid and services to the millions of people in Gaza & Palestine who desperately need it.
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.
How your donation could help
Shelter Kit For a Family
Plastic film, tarpaulin sheet, adhesive tape, 2 rolls & standard plastic rope.
$105
First Aid Kit
Scissors, forceps, thermometer, gauze, bandages, gloves, ice pack, iodine, alcohol, tourniquet, emergency blanket, splint roll, knee & ankle support.
$140
Emergency Family Hygiene Kit
Soap, antiseptic liquid, baby diapers, sanitary pads , towels, prayer rug, underwear, torch.
$170
Winter Bedding Kit
Winter blankets, mattresses, ground mats, pillows & bed sheet.
$240
CARE’s Emergency Response
As of January 2025
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
Donate by phone
Call 1800 020 046 toll free and pay by credit card.
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 donation will go to emergency relief & preparedness activities where it is needed most.
