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.

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.

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.

Education:

Distribution of Early Childhood Development kits and recreational kits to displaced children to support their well-being, life skills, and healing.

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.

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.

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 owen@unicef.ie.

Philanthropy & Major Gifts

Should you or your family office wish to provide support, please contact Donna Marie O’Donovan, Head of Philanthropy at donna.marie@unicef.ie.

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.