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Gaza Crisis

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Our team in Gaza is focused on three areas: humanitarian assistance, psychosocial support and emergency economic relief. Mobilizing and empowering marginalized youth is a priority.

During the recent Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, Mercy Corps delivered more than $1 million worth of food staples such as cooking oil, rice and canned tuna, medical supplies, and household items such as soap, water purification tablets, duct tape and plastic sheeting to thousands of Gaza families in need.

Latest News from Mercy Corps

What We’re Doing in Gaza ›

Mercy Corps has launched a comprehensive psychosocial program involving one-on-one treatment to traumatized youth and assistance to parents and caregivers.

Aid delivery reaches Gaza ›

Despite many obstacles and bureaucratic procedures presented by the Israeli authorities, Mercy Corps successfully delivered emergency relief food items to Gaza on Thursday.

Connections To Crisis ›

When Cara Van Goder-Lasof's students returned to school from winter break, she had some sad news for them. One of the students from Gaza that they'd gotten to know over the previous months was dead.

Youth Voices from Gaza ›

Updates from youth in Mercy Corps' Global Youth Connectivity initiative, a program that links students from the Middle East with their peers in the U.S. through videoconferencing and an online discussion forum.

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  • Donate $99: enough to provide blankets and personal hygiene supplies to a displaced family in Gaza
  • Donate $73: enough to supply staple foods to a family of seven in Gaza for two weeks
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