More than a year of violence has plunged the children of Gaza into unbearable distress. Torn from their childhood, they endure fear, loss, and daily uncertainty. Every moment counts: the needs are immense, but aid remains insufficient given the scale of the catastrophe.
Many essential infrastructures are damaged, destroyed, or out of service. Hospitals are no longer functioning, schools are in ruins, and water and electricity networks are severely disrupted. Living conditions have become unbearable. Without sufficient access to healthcare, education, food and clean water, children’s survival is increasingly at risk.
Without immediate intervention, the situation will only worsen. We must act now to protect these children, provide them with life-saving resources, and restore their hope.
Our help for the children in Gaza
Nutrition: As part of our humanitarian aid in Gaza, we provide life-saving therapeutic food for children. We also screen for malnutrition and treat those who are affected or at risk.
Health: UNICEF delivers essential supplies to hospitals and health facilities, including health and first aid kits, medicines, vaccines, baby essentials, blankets, water, and medical consumables like bandages.
Vaccination Campaigns: We conduct vaccination campaigns, even in the most difficult circumstances, to protect children in Gaza from life-threatening infectious diseases like polio.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH): Clean water is essential for survival. We provide safe drinking water through bottled supplies and water tank trucks. Additionally, we distribute hygiene kits and water purification tablets to support basic sanitation and prevent disease.
Child Protection: Violence, displacement, and the loss of their homes cause significant stress and trauma for children. In emergency shelters, they can participate in UNICEF play activities or share their experiences with our staff, providing both comfort and emotional support.
UNICEF urges all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and allow safe, unimpeded humanitarian access to children and families in need. We stand ready to deliver life-saving supplies to Gaza whenever access is granted, but we cannot do this alone. The support of our donors is critical to reaching children with the aid they so desperately need.
