Palestinians in Gaza are suffering. Nearly 12,000 families remain internally displaced since the war in 2014, many of whom are still living in tents. Eighty percent of the 1.9 million people are living on humanitarian aid, without which they could not meet their basic needs. Suicide rates are at an all-time high, and divorce, once…
Once again, the blessed month of Ramadan is upon us, and we at KinderUSA would like to wish you and your families Ramadan Mubarak! KinderUSA’s Ramadan Farmers Food Project is now in its 12th year delivering fresh vegetables, fruit, live poultry and freshly prepared dairy products reaching over 2500 families consisting of 8-13 family members.…
Gaza residents have had their daily electricity usage reduced further after the only power station in Gaza stopped operating. Official reports of reductions from eight hours a day to just six, jeopardizes every aspect of life in Gaza. Water and sanitation services have been severely affected with many households experiencing reduced flow or no water…
The fallout from the 2014 war in Gaza continues to have a devastating effect on the lives of the Palestinian people. Families are spending over half their income on just the necessities to live, and those are the ones who have income. One in 2 people are considered food insecure . With over 50% of…
Palestinians in Gaza are suffering. Nearly 12,000 families remain internally displaced since the war in 2014, many of whom are still living in tents. Eighty percent of the 1.9 million people are living on humanitarian aid, without which they could not meet their basic needs. Suicide rates are at an all-time high, and divorce, once only affecting 2 percent of marriages has skyrocketed to 40 percent, reflecting the increasing stress on Palestinian families.
In April, Gaza’s sole electricity plant ceased to operate and the ripple effects are still being felt. This on top of a fuel crisis that has led to blackouts lasting up to 21 hours imposed due to lack of payment.
According to the World Health Organization, without fuel to run generators, surgical and obstetric operating rooms, neonatal intensive care units and hospital emergency departments will be incapacitated.
Every aspect of life is affected by this fuel catastrophe including sanitation, clean drinking water, and general hygiene. We must not forget that the cruel siege is now entering its 11th year, leaving Gaza in a state of paralysis.
The political division between the governing parties in the West Bank and Gaza creates an environment that neglects the very people both parties profess to represent. Gazans are preoccupied with securing their next meal, finding work, and for those fortunate enough to have electricity, wondering how long it will last.
Beyond Ramadan, our work continues but only with your continued support. “We are worried that the people of Gaza will soon reach the limit of what they can tolerate,” said Dr. Laila Al-Marayati. “They have amazing faith and resilience but there is only so much that families can take.” With our focus on basic needs and economic sustainability, we pray that they will maintain the hope needed to survive and thrive. Please make an online donation today to help a people who only want to help themselves.
Once again, the blessed month of Ramadan is upon us, and we at KinderUSA would like to wish you and your families Ramadan Mubarak!
KinderUSA’s Ramadan Farmers Food Project is now in its 12th year delivering fresh vegetables, fruit, live poultry and freshly prepared dairy products reaching over 2500 families consisting of 8-13 family members. In Gaza, over 80% of the population rely on aid to meet their daily needs. Food is available in markets, however, the many families we serve are unemployed, and many more are female heads of household doing their best to provide for their children.
In Gaza, our partnership continues with Beit Lahia Development Association distributing working with small scaled farmers providing reshly grown vegetables include tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, molokhia, eggplant, squash, and carrots, with chicken famers providing 8 live birds to each family along with flats of eggs. Women cooperatives are providing freshly prepared cheese, jam, maftoul, zataar and doqqa.
Our project is much greater this year as the need continues to grow. For a cost of just $125 per family, we are able to increase food security, provide healthful food options during Ramadan, and perhaps, most importantly, increase families’ happiness and joy 
during this month of fasting and prayer. Advancing their dignity and that of their families has been the foundation of our work since our launch in 2002 and is ever more prevalent during the month of Ramadan.
Please consider a donation of during the month of Ramadan while also supporting indigent farmers and women cooperatives. A donation of $1000 will provide enough food for 8 needy Palestinian families.
Our work is only possible with you continued support. Thank you for sharing our compassion for the children in Palestine and beyond!
Gaza residents have had their daily electricity usage reduced further after the only power station in Gaza stopped operating. Official reports of reductions from eight hours a day to just six, jeopardizes every aspect of life in Gaza.
Water and sanitation services have been severely affected with many households experiencing reduced flow or no water at all. Hospitals are being forced to significantly reduce essential services, relying on backup generators which will come to a close if funding for fuel is not secured immediately
Approaching Ramadan, our signature Farmers and Women Cooperative program, is being affected just as all aspects of life. “We really only have 4 hours of electricity a day”, according to Hana KinderUSA Country Coordinator. “
Gazan residents are caught in the middle of an ongoing “dispute” between the Palestinian authorities in Gaza and Ramallah in addition to the effects of numerous wars and the ongoing blockade. With Ramadan around the corner, our Farmers are struggling to meet the demand of a population – over 80% – reliant on aid. With the power outages, the irrigation system cannot function properly and crops will be lost.
Most of our beneficiaries lost their homes and their livelihoods during Ramadan 2014. There is a profound sense of frustration and hopelessness throughout Gaza where unemployment is the highest in the world and now they sit once again in darkness. Without a political solution, humanitarian aid is simply drip feeding the population.
We are witnessing so many tragedies across the globe, and are humbled by your continued support of children and their families who rely on us to help them survive in Gaza.
“Your support at this critical time will help sustain children throughout Ramadan and beyond,” said Dr. Laila Al-Marayati, KinderUSA chairperson. Please help us help them and reach our Ramadan goal of raising $250,000 that will go directly to needy families.”
The fallout from the 2014 war in Gaza continues to have a devastating effect on the lives of the Palestinian people. Families are spending over half their income on just the necessities to live, and those are the ones who have income. One in 2 people are considered food insecure . With over 50% of the population food insecure, and 80% receiving aid, hunger remains a daily challenge for parents who do their best to provide just one meal a day for their children.
The idea that for every 1000 babies born in Gaza, 28 die from malnutrition is simply unconscionable .
For 5 year-old Yamen, life continues to inflict obstacles. His parents, unable to provide for him, left him in the care of his ailing grandmother who lives in a tin home with sand as a floor. On numerous occasions, Yamen has rebelled both in school and at home, longing to be with his parents. Sadly, he is often found sitting in the middle of the road, tearfully despondent.
Due to his severe financial status, he has been admitted into Kindergarten with the nominal yearly fee of $10 waived so he can enjoy some structure and stability in his life. Teachers have worked closely with Yamen, though as they note, “he is but one of many we see in our classes.” Some of the symptoms of malnutrition displayed by Yamen include listlessness and aching bones. But since he started kindergarten in January where he receives hot meals provided by KinderUSA, he complains less and is more involved and motivated.
“There are some things that we cannot change,” said KinderUSA Board Chair, Dr. Laila Al-Marayati, “but we can make a difference in the daily lives of children like Yamen so they are given a chance to thrive. His case shows how vital this program is to the basic survival of the most vulnerable in Gaza.”
For Yamen and children like him, food aid amounts to their lifeline. The nutritional meals program is not possible without your continued support. We can never underestimate the role we play in the lives of these children.
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