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Provide water for families in Gaza
- £45 can supply and install a 300 litre water tank for drinking water for a family
- £125 can supply and install a 1000 litre water tank for domestic use for a family
Decades after conflict first began, life remains precarious for many Palestinians. 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 are struggling with economic hardship. Within the Gaza Strip, in particular, a shocking 70% of people under the age of 30 are unemployed. Over 2.2 million people are in need of humanitarian aid, with 80% of the population of the Gaza Strip alone relying on humanitarian aid to survive.
Over 90% of Gazas water is unfit for human consumption
Water and electricity shortages across Gaza are putting livelihoods, as well as the health of local communities, at risk. 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.
Gazas only fresh water source is the coastal aquifer that serves the Gazan peoples needs for all kinds of use (domestic, agricultural and industrial). This water source has been facing deterioration in both quality and quantity.
How you can help Gaza
Through the conflict, and the ongoing pandemic, our teams have been on the ground helping the people of Gaza.
Your donations will help provide and install domestic and drinking water tanks for the poorest and most vulnerable families in their homes in Gaza.
- £45 can supply and install a 300 litre water tank for drinking water for a family
- £125 can supply and install a 1000 litre water tank for domestic use for a family