Background

The current situation in Gaza is not historic but man-made. Israel’s political policies have caused economic stagnation and development. In 2012 with imminent elections looming Israel has invaded Gaza yet again. This latest offensive has put immense pressure on the medical facilities of the Gaza Strip. No words can describe the level of carnage, horror, fear, anxiety and the state of defenselessness of a people living in an area the size of Wandsworth borough. This densely populated area has had over 1, 350 targets hit by Israeli jets and there may possibly be an imminent land invasion of 75 000 Israeli troops.  According to official figures there are 161 dead and countless wounded. Many of these victims are children.

What AKF is doing now

To date AKF has worked with its local partners in Gaza and donated £130,000 including £70,000 of medical aid. It has also rebuilt schools in the region. In the current crisis AKF is following the five Rs: Rescue, Relief, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction. It is now providing primary aid provisions to deliver medical relief. It is working with its local partners in the region to deliver the following:

·         Online Emergency Relief Appeal launched within hours 

·         Emergency Appeal launched on IQRA TV (SKY 826) within 24 hours 

·         AKF worked with its partners to mobilize aid on the ground within 48 hours

·         Providing medical supplies

·         Arranging burial services for the deceased

·         Rapid deployment emergency aid

What your money will pay for:

·         Essential foodstuffs

·         Nutrition kits for children

·         Essential medical aid to Palestinians inside Gaza through our partners

·         Basic health care

·         Emergency health care

·         Surgical equipment

·         Medicines

·         Household essentials e.g. heaters, stoves, bedding

Support us

However, despite this aid, it is not enough to relieve this humanitarian disaster. The killings could increase if Israel decides to attack they are still in need of your continuous donations. Donate here if you are a UK tax payer

Otherwise email Donations@alkhair.org or call the Donations Hotline: 0207 084 7199. For more information about our projects please visit: www.alkhair.org .