We are heading back to Beit Lahia, inside the Gaza Strip to provide aid to families in Palestine this Ramadan. Last year we were able to distribute parcels to 150 families to see them through a month and this year were pledging to do the same and hopefully even more. With coronavirus another dangerous threat amidst the ongoing political tensions, this aid will provide a glimmer of hope to many in Palestine.

Years of tight restrictions on the Gaza Strip have not only destroyed the economy but damaged almost every aspect of life. The threat of Coronavirus only makes the situation worse with the director of primary care in Gaza saying we can deal with existing cases and limited numbers, but if the pandemic increases, as happened in some countries, we will need international intervention, Gaza has only 40 intensive care unit beds, or 100 under emergency conditions and with almost two million inhabitants on 365 square kilometers, the Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.

For many living in Gaza, lockdown and curfews are nothing new. But, with Ramadan many families are struggling to buy much needed rations to last them the month. Our amazing team on the ground will be distributing food parcels containing rice, oil, sugar, lentils, canned food, dates and cheese. The average cost of each food parcels will be about $17. During Ramadan we are also accepting Zakat donations for families in Palestine.

Every donations towards the #RTFRamadan2020 campaign will go a long way and is hugely appreciated.

Thank you