Gaza and West Bank Humanitarian Appeal
On 7 October 2023, Hamas initiated a large-scale attack on Israel, which sparked a sudden escalation in hostilities between the opposing factions. The Israeli government formally declared war against Hamas and carried out significant airstrikes in Gaza with bombardment continuing relentlessly for the last 18 months.
Your donation could help us provide lifesaving aid
As of 2 July 2025, at least 57,012 Palestinians have been killed and 134,000 have been injured in Gaza. This includes at least 162 journalists and media workers, and over 320 humanitarian workers. Over 401,000 people are estimated to have been displaced from their homes.
Famine has now been confirmed in Gaza. According to the IPC: “Famine is confirmed in Gaza Governorate and projected to expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis Governorates by the end of September.” This marks the first time that famine has been officially confirmed in the Middle East.The worsening of conditions comes as Israel escalates its military assault on Gaza City, where malnutrition rates and deaths due to hunger, disease and bombing are already at catastrophic levels. The assault will force 800,000 hungry Palestinians to flee, with many already displaced more than ten times in less than two years.
The number of children under the age of five at risk of death from acute malnutrition has doubled since May. Nearly 55,500 malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women require urgent help. This tragedy has been fueled by global inaction that has allowed civilian harm to escalate.
The people of Gaza, particularly women and children, are paying the price. Families are living amongst the rubble of their destroyed homes. The UN has warned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the worst it has been in 18 months.
CARE is working with our partners CARE Palestine, CARE Egypt and CARE Jordan to deliver life-saving aid including the provision of emergency supplies such as; Water, Hygiene Kits, Dignity Kits, Baby Kits, Food Parcels, Bedding, Shelter and Protection.
685,092
people reached with water and hygiene assistance
308,017
people reached with health and food aid
69,227
people reached with shelter and protection
$105
Shelter kit for a family – plastic film, tarpaulin sheet, adhesive tape, two rolls and plastic rope.
$140
First aid kit – scissors, thermometer, bandages, ice pack, iodine, emergency blanket, splint roll and more.
$170
Family hygiene kit – soap, antiseptic liquid, baby diapers, sanitary pads, towels, prayer rug, underwear, torch.
$240
Winter bedding kit – winter blankets, mattresses, ground mats, pillows and bed sheet.
Mass starvation is currently spreading across Gaza
Our Head of Humanitarian, Luke Gracie, was interviewed on ABC News on the mass starvation currently spreading across Gaza.
“We’re seeing babies passing away, dying from malnutrition because their mothers are so malnourished, that they’re unable to produce breast milk.”
CARE has joined with more than 100 NGOs to sign a statement, sounding the alarm to allow in life-saving aid. Just outside Gaza, in warehouses – and even within Gaza itself – tons of food, clean water, medical supplies, shelter items and fuel sit untouched with humanitarian organisations blocked from accessing or delivering them.
Children in Gaza deserve to live
CARE and its partner organisation, Juzoor, warn that young children in North Gaza are increasingly at risk of dying of hunger and malnutrition. Children under one year old are being hit the hardest and almost every second baby (45%) is malnourished.
Children in Gaza deserve to live
CARE and its partner organisation, Juzoor, warn that young children in North Gaza are increasingly at risk of dying of hunger and malnutrition. Children under one year old are being hit the hardest and almost every second baby (45%) is malnourished.
Donate by phone
Call 1800 020 046 toll free and pay by credit card.
CARE Australia is working with CARE Palestine to deliver aid directly to the people of Gaza and the West Bank. Funds raised in this restricted appeal will be used to respond to this humanitarian crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering this aid directly to Palestine, funds will be used to support CARE’s other humanitarian operations.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Should the funds raised through an emergency appeal exceed the amount required to meet the immediate and longer term needs of the people in the affected areas, or if there are changes in circumstances beyond CARE’s control which limit its ability to utilise all funds in the affected areas, CARE will direct excess funds to other emergency relief activities in the future. Monthly donations will go to emergency relief and preparedness activities where it is needed most.
