UNICEF is surging life-saving humanitarian support
Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal
UNICEF is mobilising to scale up urgent humanitarian support for children and families in Gaza.
From the first minutes the ceasefire was implemented, dozens of UNICEF trucks entered the Gaza Strip with water, nutrition items, hygiene kits, warm clothes and other critical humanitarian aid.
We are urging all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to reach those in desperate need.
Unfortunately, the enormity of the needs far exceeds current capacities. Increased and sustained international support is vital to address the immensity of the humanitarian needs in Gaza.
UNICEF puts children first in emergencies. This ceasefire must be a rallying point for renewed commitment to their safety, dignity, and well-being.
Please support UNICEF to reach more children in Gaza at this critical time.
How is UNICEF helping children in Gaza?
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Health
UNICEF is facilitating immunization catch up activities to prevent outbreaks.
Distribution of emergency health kits, baby kits, first-aid kits, and the provision of health and medical services such as midwifery care, maternal and child health care. -
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Distribution of drinking water, as well as fuel to support the operation of essential water and sanitation facilities, and hygiene kits for families. More than 600,000 people rely on the UNICEF-supported desalination plant in South Gaza for water.
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Nutrition
Distribution of micronutrient supplements to prevent anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. Distribution of high-energy and protein food rations. Malnutrition screening of children and mothers, as well as breastfeeding support for caregivers.
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Education
Distribution of Early Childhood Development kits and recreational kits to displaced children to support their well-being, life skills, and healing.
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Child protection
Mental health and psychosocial support for children traumatised by ongoing violence. Support for unaccompanied and separated children to be reunited with their families after becoming separated due to the conflict. Distribution of dignity kits to women and girls, including menstrual hygiene kits.
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Social protection
Multi-purpose cash assistance to help vulnerable people to meet their basic needs, including to support pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children with disabilities.
UNICEF team is on the ground providing emergency supplies including mattresses, blankets, water, hygiene and dignity kits.
How can you or your company support?
Whenever and wherever emergencies strike, UNICEF puts children first. Help us to be there for children. Every donation brings us one step closer to helping children survive. You are welcome to get in touch and a member of our team will be in contact directly.
Corporate Partnerships
For businesses, please contact Owen Buckley, Head of Corporate Partnerships at [email protected].
Philanthropy & Major Gifts
Should you or your family office wish to provide support, please contact Donna Marie O’Donovan, Head of Philanthropy at [email protected].
Thank you for your support.
You can make a donation by phone. You can reach us on 01 878 3000, our office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30.
You can send your donation by post to:
Freepost, UNICEF Ireland, 33 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin D01 R283.
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Other ways to support
Your company can offer to match the fundraising efforts of your employees. Ask your HR department if your company has a matched giving scheme and find out how to apply.
If your company has employees across multiple countries, giving in multiple currencies, our emergency team can set up a bespoke giving page for your company. To learn more contact Áine McKeown, Business Development Officer: [email protected]