A Palestinian statistics reports that over 39,000 children have lost one or both parents in Gaza. 

Among this figure, 17’000 children have been deprived of both parents since October 2023, when Israel; launched its genocidal offensive. 

I am so scared, please come please send someone to take me. Israel blocked emergency service reaching her and her body was discovered 12 days later alongside those of her family.

The stories of children like Hind reflect the countless childhood stolen in Gaza, leaving behind memories of innocence and futures that will never be realized.   

The Israeli occupation “continues to target children through systematic crimes, including using them as human shields, depriving them of education, and attempting to sever their national identity in the occupied territories of 1948 through manipulation of curricula, the spread of crime, and the destruction of values” Hamas

On Palestinian Children’s Day, UNRWA states around 1.9 million people – including thousands of children – have gone through repeated forced displacement amid bombardment, fear, and loss since the war in Gaza started.

Gaza's Healthcare Crisis

Gaza’s healthcare system has been left struggling to survive and provide the minimal level of medical services for the surging numbers of casualties arriving to the hospitals, and for also ensuring the stability of the medical service due to the chronic shortages of all essential medical supplies as the Israeli blockade continues.

Many Palestinians now fear dying of thirst before being killed in the continuing bombardment. Last week, Israel bombed and destroyed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants still supplying clean drinking water to the Strip. 

Israel Stopping Food and Medicine From Reaching Gaza

The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has accused Israeli authorities of obstructing humanitarian access to northern Gaza. In the first three weeks of June, 36 trucks carrying aid —  which were facilitated by Israel — were allowed to reach Gaza, while another 35 were either denied access, impeded or canceled due to logistical, operational or security reasons. 

In summary, the conflict has left a generation of children orphaned and traumatized, requiring immediate and sustained international attention and aid to ensure their protection and well-being.

International pressure is the only way to halt Israel’s devastation of Gaza

When people around the world protest, sign petitions, or demand action, it puts pressure on their governments to:  reconsider support for parties involved in the conflict. Push for diplomatic solutions, such as ceasefire negotiations through the UN or regional coalitions. Suspend arms sales or military aid that might be fueling the violence. 

➡️ Example: In the past, international protests influenced the US to call for temporary pauses in hostilities to allow humanitarian aid.

In shaping global public opinion, solidarity movements influence how the conflict is framed: They challenge biased narratives in the media. Raise awareness about the humanitarian impact of military actions on civilians. Encourage people to demand ethical foreign policy from their leaders.

➡️ This can lead to governments feeling morally and politically obligated to act, even if they're not directly involved in the conflict.

Widespread solidarity can boost efforts by strengthening international institutions’ role: The UN General Assembly or Human Rights Council, pushing for resolutions that call for ceasefires or investigations. International courts (like the ICJ or ICC), by highlighting possible violations of international law and prompting legal actions.

➡️ Increased visibility helps legitimize international interventions.

Mass movements often encourage influencing economic ties by boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (BDS) that can economically pressure actors involved in the conflict. Companies and financial institutions to rethink partnerships that might be linked to war efforts.

➡️ Economic pressure can make prolonged conflict unsustainable.

Solidarity by empowering local peace efforts amplifies the voices of peace advocates and human rights defenders on the ground. Helps fund NGOs and local initiatives delivering aid or promoting dialogue.

➡️ Gives grassroots peace builders the global backing they need. 

Amplify Voices and Advocate

Contact your government representatives: Ask them to push for ceasefires, humanitarian corridors, and funding for aid.

Share stories and verified information on social media to raise awareness and pressure world leaders to act.

Support Local Fundraisers or Community Drives

Many communities around the world are organizing donation drives, fundraising events, and awareness campaigns. Look for local mosques, churches, synagogues, or NGOs involved in Palestinian solidarity.

Donate to Trusted Humanitarian Organizations

Look for organizations with a proven track record of operating in Gaza and providing food, medical aid, and child protection services.

Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan’ Solidarity Campaign

A march, organized by Solidarity Campaign, Friends of Al-Aqsa, and Stop the War Coalition demanding an end to the siege of the Gaza Strip, passes over Mall road Lahore on 11^th of April 2025.

What can your donations do?

Your PKR 6875 ($25) can provide a mental health kit for one refugee orphan

Your PKR 20625 ($75) can employ a counselor in Gaza, to help several orphans for a month

Your PKR 68750 ($250) can give a family the means to support an orphan in Gaza for a month

Your donations remain in trusted hands and are reaching the people of Gaza. If the matching process time changes due to the nature of the crisis, we will advise and update you accordingly.