Gaza Emergency Relief

Over the past two years, URDA has been working nonstop to support the people of Gaza during one of the most challenging humanitarian crises in recent history. With the generous contributions of GlobalGiving donors, we have been able to sustain vital relief operations that continue to save lives and bring hope to thousands of families.

Key Interventions

• Water Trucking: Providing clean and safe water to communities across the north, middle, and south of Gaza, ensuring access in areas where infrastructure has been destroyed.

• Feeding Programs: Implementing continuous hot meal distributions, especially during times when borders were closed and famine threatened countless families.

• Food Assistance: Distribution of bread, fresh vegetable packs, and food parcels to help families survive amid shortages and economic collapse.

• Emergency Relief Projects: Rapid response interventions to deliver urgent aid in the most affected areas, reaching displaced families and vulnerable communities.

Thanks to this joint effort, thousands of families have had access to food security, clean water, and dignity in times of extreme hardship. These projects have not only provided immediate relief but also reflected solidarity and compassion from donors around the world to the people of Gaza.

In the face of extreme hardship, closed borders, and constant insecurity, URDA continues its humanitarian operations in Gaza without pause. Our teams are responding to the urgent needs of the population with unwavering determination.

Despite the lack of electricity and gas, we have expanded our feeding projects to deliver thousands of hot meals daily to displaced families. Water trucks are dispatched regularly to provide clean drinking water to shelters, hospitals, and communities struggling to survive. Recognizing the absence of basic cooking facilities, URDA also provides firewood to help families prepare food and boil water for their children—offering them dignity and a means of survival.

Case Study: Nour’s Family – A Ray of Hope Amid the Darkness

Nour, a mother of four, was displaced after her home was destroyed. Living in a school-turned-shelter, she had no way to cook or provide for her children. Through URDA’s intervention, she received warm meals, clean water, and wood to prepare simple food for her family. “In a place where there’s no gas, no power, and no peace, this support is everything,” she said.

These vital interventions are only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors, whose continuous support empowers us to act swiftly and compassionately. Every contribution is making a tangible difference in the lives of families like Nour’s.

As the situation in Gaza grows more desperate by the day, URDA remains on the ground—feeding, hydrating, and standing with those who have no one else to turn to. With your continued support, we will not stop.