Gaza conflict
Outraged by the escalating human cost of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in January this year, 183,380 people texted the word ‘ceasefire’ to support our Enough is Enough campaign.
This response took place in the space of less than a week — that’s a text every second.
The crisis endangered the lives of nearly every child in Gaza, and the lives of Israeli children in areas subject to attacks. Lack of food, water and supplies still exacerbates threats to children’s health and wellbeing in Gaza.
We're reaching more than 180,000 people in Gaza, including more than 100,000 children.
Read blogs written by our staff in Gaza.
What we're doing
- We're distributing essential supplies to families, such as bedding, baby kits and cooking equipment.
- We've also set up Child Friendly Spaces, which allow children to play and to talk about their experiences in a secure environment.
- We're supporting pre-schools with training and supplies to ensure children have access to education.
- We're giving cash grants to vulnerable households to help them earn a living.
- We're replacing damaged sewage systems and improving the water supplies for households.
Photos from Gaza
Halima Al Shamali wails as she inspects the remains of her brother Salem's house that was destroyed after an air raid in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on 8 January 2009. Her brother Anwer Abu Salem died during the shelling.
Anwer Abu Salem's father mourns the death of his son who was killed in an air strike while he was sitting outside his home drinking tea with friends.
The mother of Mohammed, 3, comforts him during his uncle Anwer's funeral. Mohammed and his mother were on a visit to Anwer's house when they heard the big explosion that killed him.
Anwer's younger sister Amani (centre), shouts in grief: 'Who will take care of me? Why did he leave me? What am I going to do without him? I'm scared!"
The damage caused by the shelling in Beit Lahiya, which killed Mohammed's uncle Anwer.
Children from the Al Samili family looking at their destroyed home.
A boy from the Al Shamali family holds a doll he's found amongst the rubble. He's standing in what remains of his home, completely destroyed by an air raid in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza.
Anwer's family mourn at his funeral.
One of Anwer's relatives retrieving remaining items from his shelled house.
Relatives mourning the death of Anwer Abu Salem after his funeral. It's highly likely that the effects of such trauma will severely damage children for the rest of their lives.
What you can do
We're on the ground in Gaza, working flat out to help children and their families.
Please donate now to our Children's Emergencies Fund, to help people in Gaza, as well as other emergencies around the world.
Become an Emergency Fundraiser and raise vital funds to help people in emergencies.
Feature Save the Children UK's cause GAZA: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH on your Facebook profile and invite your friends to join our cause. And become a fan of Save the Children UK on Facebook.
The worst night in Gaza: an interview with one of our staff on the ground
Find out more
Read about our work in the occupied Palestinian territory.
