It is the holy month of Ramadan for 1.6 billion Muslims across the world. Ramadan is a timeof fasting, sharing, praying and reflection. People gather with their families to break the fastat the end of the day and decorate their homes and streets with lights. For Palestinians inGaza, this Ramadan is the hardest one they […]
Testimony from Gaza: “I am feeling torn into a million pieces”
Samir (name changed) works for CARE West Bank and Gaza. Originally from Gaza, he writes about the worries for his family, the difficulties of keeping in touch with them, and how his humanitarian work helps him find hope amidst the war and desperation. I was born in Gaza and have lived there for all 30 […]
Explainer: How CARE delivers aid in Gaza
Almost five months since the onset of the war in Gaza, over 2 million people – almost the entire population – are dependent on aid for survival. Following the 7 October attacks, all cross-border aid into Gaza was initially halted. Since late October, limited aid deliveries, including food, medicine, and water, are allowed into the […]