The humanitarian situation in Gaza is still catastrophic.

More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed, and it is estimated that more than 92% of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by Israeli strikes. Since the Israeli breaking of the ceasefire agreement, the number of Palestinian civilians who have been forcibly re-displaced from Gaza has reached 680,000.

Our decision to respond in any crisis is always driven by humanitarian need - prioritising those people, in particular women and girls, most in need of assistance, whilst considering our ability and capacity and those of others, including states, to meet that need.

Even before this latest escalation, which is worsening on a daily basis, 80% of people living in Gaza relied on international aid following 16 years of blockade. Their coping capacities were stretched to the limit and beyond.

ActionAid's Response

With the support of dedicated fundraisers and our trusted partners in Gaza, we have provided humanitarian assistance to over 464,000 people.

Our partner, Al-Awda, has also delivered vital healthcare services to 558,206 individuals. In addition, we’ve delivered essential food items to 291,916 people, and 4,559 women and children have accessed protection services - including child wellbeing activities and hotline support for women in Rafah and Khan Younis

As a result, at this time our immediate focus is on responding to urgent unmet needs in Gaza and other affected parts of the occupied Palestinian territory. We continue to review this as the situation evolves.

To read more about ActionAid's response in Gaza please visit our website.

Where your money goes

90% of your donation will go directly to the Gaza crisis.

10% of your donation will be retained for ActionAid’s Emergency Action Fund which will only be used for ensuring we are prepared and able to respond quickly and more effectively to future emergencies and crises.

If the total amount raised for this appeal exceeds the funds needed for the response, ActionAid will transfer the remaining balance to the Emergency Action Fund. All Gift Aid claimed on donations will fund ActionAid’s work across the world, wherever the need is greatest.