At least 15,523 Palestinians have been killed and more than 41,316 injured amid the recent violence. 70% of the victims are women and children.
In the Westbank, at least 226 have been killed and at least 2,750 injured.
In the Gaza Strip, the strikes are thought to have destroyed tens of thousands of homes, and 4 in 5 people have had to flee their homes. As many are forced to seek shelter in dozens of schools and hospitals, they urgently need food and other basic survival items.
There are also serious health concerns due to poor sanitation and overcrowding. Outbreaks of Hepatitis A have been reported, which is highly contagious and is just one of the growing risks of diseases that civilians in Gaza are exposed to.
As conditions rapidly deteriorate amid this latest escalation in hostilities, Charity Project PK remains steadfast in our determination to assist Palestinian families. Working closely with our local partners, we are distributing essential items to affected families. Find out more about our response here.
Even before the recent conflict, life in Gaza was extremely difficult. Economic development has been stifled by political instability, constant conflict, the erection of the West Bank barrier and the continuation of blockades in Gaza.
Amongst a population of around 4.7 million people, hundreds of thousands of families struggled with economic hardship. Within the Gaza Strip, in particular, a shocking 70% of people under the age of 30 are unemployed.
Water and electricity shortages across Gaza put livelihoods, as well as the health of local communities, at risk- even before the recent conflict. A lack of safe water can be especially deadly for children. In Gaza, due to power shortages, inadequate sewage systems and high levels of salt in the water, over 90% of the water is unfit for human consumption, posing a huge health risk.
The protracted crisis has meant that life is incredibly challenging for people across the Palestinian Territories.
Since 1997 Charity Project PK has invested almost £109 million in humanitarian and development programmes to support Palestinian people.
Our projects include food distribution, medical relief, orphan sponsorship and Qurbani, in addition to establishing education centres, care programmes for traumatised children and a school for deaf people.
After an escalation of conflict in 2014, Charity Project PK launched an emergency appeal to restore basic healthcare, education, water and sanitation systems and also to provide local families with access to education and livelihoods support in order to ensure that families could rebuild their lives over the long-term.
We continue to offer a range of critical support across the region, including providing treatment for safer, cleaner water. We also deliver food to those in need and provide healthcare assistance to those in need, including the repair of a local clinic for children with disabilities.
For communities whose homes have been left damaged by the war, we’ve also provided furniture, children’s educational materials and clothing, along with recreational activities and psychosocial support.
With the Covid-19 pandemic now placing additional pressure on communities, we’re providing essential support to families in need by providing:
Find out more about our work across the Palestinian Territories. Download a copy of our latest report.
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