We’re trekking Mount Kenya to raise money to support UNICEF's Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal.

Hundreds of thousands of children are affected by the violent conflict in Gaza and Israel. An unrelenting bombardment of Gaza followed the brutal attacks in Israel on 7 October. Violence is taking a terrible toll on the lives of children and families. ​

Supply routes into Gaza have been severely impacted. Children and families are running out of food, water, electricity, and medicine. Homes and critical infrastructure lie in ruin.

Despite the dangerous security situation, UNICEF continues to deliver life-saving supplies, including medicines and clean water, as well as mental health support.

With supplies and living conditions rapidly declining, UNICEF needs our help to reach more children and families.

What is UNICEF calling for? 

To respond to the situation for children in Israel and the State of Palestine, UNICEF is calling for:   

1. An immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

2. The immediate, safe and unconditional release of all abducted children and the prevention and end to any grave violations against children, including killing and injuring.

3. All access crossings into the Gaza Strip to be opened and safe movement for humanitarian workers and supplies across the Gaza Strip to ensure sustained and unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to affected populations wherever they are. This must include water, food, medical supplies, and fuel.

4. Urgent medical cases in Gaza to be able to safely access critical health services or be allowed to leave, and for injured or sick children evacuated to be accompanied by family members.

5. Respect and protection for civilian infrastructure such as shelters and schools, and health, electric, water and sanitation facilities, to prevent loss of civilian and children’s lives, outbreaks of diseases, and to provide care to the sick and wounded. All parties to the conflict must respect international humanitarian law. 

UNICEF continues to press world leaders on every occasion for humanitarian access to the whole of Gaza. 

Please donate what you can. Thank you.