Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
Swiss Solidarity is calling for solidarity in Switzerland to help the civilian population suffering the consequences of the war in the Middle East.
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The civilian population is enduring enormous suffering. In the wake of Hamas’s bloody attacks on the civilian population in Israel, thousands of people are still anxiously awaiting news about whether they will again see loved ones who were taken hostage by Hamas. In the Gaza Strip, people are suffering not only from the effects of the blockade imposed by Israel on 9 October, which has deprived them of food, medicine, drinking water and electricity, but also from the threat of bombardments. According to the United Nations, over 1.8 million people, a majority of whom are women and children, have had to flee their homes. In response to the tragedy unfolding in the Middle East, Swiss Solidarity is appealing for solidarity.
At the moment, the current priorities are to provide the civilian population with food, water, basic necessities and access to healthcare, and to maintain health services in the Gaza Strip. A number of our partner NGOs, including Terre des hommes Foundation, MSF, Caritas, Save the Children, EPER, cfd, SOS-Kinderdorf and Médecins du Monde, have long had a presence in the Gaza Strip.
For the moment, the humanitarian needs are centred primarily in Gaza, but an escalation of the conflict in the region cannot be ruled out. As such, our partner NGOs are ready to deploy aid in other countries if necessary.
We work exclusively with our accredited Swiss partner NGOs, each of which has extensive experience in disaster relief and armed conflict. These NGOs respect the humanitarian principles of neutrality, independence, impartiality and humanity. They take action wherever the needs are greatest, to provide support to those most in need. Under no circumstances are donations used to fund government institutions.
Thousands of women, children and men in Gaza urgently need your donations.
Swiss Solidarity, 1211 Geneva 8
Your donation is tax deductible in Switzerland.
