- In 2021, the UN identified 1.45 million Palestinians in need of humanitarian health assistance, with two-thirds in Gaza and one-third in the West Bank.
- Egypt will provide limited humanitarian assistance to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, including essential items like food and water.
- Palestinian populations in West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza face significant challenges related to healthcare, water, food, and basic necessities.
For more than fifty years, the Palestinian population in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza have become victims of significant challenges including the availability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare, water, food, aid and other basic necessities.
The healthcare system in particular for these regions faces numerous difficulties, primarily due to limited freedom of movement resulting from the presence of checkpoints, the separation wall, a strict permit system, and the blockade and closure of Gaza.
Consequently, patients throughout the occupied Palestinian territories often encounter obstacles when seeking the necessary medical treatment and care. Additionally, the movement of healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their skills and the transportation of crucial medical equipment may be perceived as a security risk.
In 2021, the United Nations (UN) identified over 1.45 million Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) who were in need of humanitarian health assistance. Among these, approximately two-thirds were situated in Gaza, with the remaining one-third located in the West Bank.
Pakistanis for Palestine
On Wednesday, an announcement was made that Egypt will be allowed to provide restricted humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip. According to White House representatives, the aid distribution is scheduled to commence on Friday, with initial provisions including only 20 trucks carrying essential items like food, water, and other supplies, allowed to enter Gaza through the Rafah border crossing.
As of Thursday, the blockade of Palestine has entered its 13th day, and the resources in Gaza are depleting rapidly. To offer support to the people of Palestine, we have compiled a list of organizations through which individuals in Pakistan can provide assistance.
Al Khidmat Foundation
The Al Khidmat Foundation has collaborated with Turkish entities such as the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, Hayrat Foundation, and Cansuyu Association to direct the financial contributions gathered in Pakistan towards Gaza. You can contribute by making online donations through their website or in person at their office, and all transactions are conducted in rupees.
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Palestine Children’s Relief Funds
The Palestine Children Relief Fund has dedicated teams in Gaza actively providing vital medical relief and humanitarian aid, ultimately saving lives. They are open to receiving financial contributions to support more than a million children in Gaza who require immediate care. You have the option to make online donations using credit cards in US dollars.
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A catastrophe of unprecedented proportions is unfolding in what many refer to as “the most densely populated territory on earth”…the Gaza Strip. Over the course of the last week, Gaza has…
— The PCRF (Palestine Children’s Relief Fund) (@ThePCRF) October 14, 2023
Palestine Red Cresent Society
The Gaza-based hospitals operated by the Palestine Red Crescent Society are offering vital medical care to injured Palestinians. To support their efforts, you can make online donations in US dollars via their website, but please note that a Mastercard or Visa card is required for contributions.
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Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders is a non-partisan, autonomous humanitarian medical organization that has dedicated over two decades to serving Gaza.
They have been actively engaged in a reconstructive surgery initiative in northern Gaza. Currently, there are 300 dedicated individuals from the organisation working on-site in Gaza.
They are appealing for financial support to furnish the people of Gaza with vital medical and humanitarian provisions. Donations in US dollars can be made using Mastercard or Visa cards on their website.
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Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief, a UK-based humanitarian and development agency motivated by faith, has been actively delivering humanitarian aid in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 1997. Your contribution will enable the agency to collaborate with the local community in delivering essential assistance. They are in need of financial support, which can be provided through bank cards on their website.
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Action for Humanity (Canada)
Action for Humanity Canada has initiated a fundraising campaign on Launchgood. They are seeking financial contributions to provide urgent medical resources, essential supplies, and 50,000 dignity kits for both men and women in support of Palestinians.
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Human Appeal
Human Appeal, a worldwide non-profit organisation, maintains an office and a dedicated team on the ground in Palestine. They have initiated a Gaza Emergency Appeal, aiming to secure financial support for supplying fuel to ambulances and hospitals, as well as distributing family food parcels and hygiene kits in Gaza.
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