Since the start of the war, over 2 million people have been trapped in an unending nightmare of death and destruction on an unprecedented scale. The situation is urgent, and we need your help now.

Their lives are dominated by fear, thirst, hunger, disease, dehumanisation, lack of basic sanitation, and repeated displacement. Famine is a real threat across the Gaza Strip, and the situation continues to deteriorate.

The deadly attacks have claimed the lives of more than 42,000 Palestinians, with 70% of those killed being women and children. The hospitals across Gaza are no longer functioning, and those that remain open are overwhelmed by the sheer number of survivors in need of urgent care.

Fuel supplies are almost depleted, with severe food, water, and medicine shortages. The number of aid trucks entering Gaza daily is less than one-fifth of what the UN deems necessary. Even before this escalation in conflict, 68% of Palestinians were living below the poverty line, heavily reliant on humanitarian aid from organisations.

Amidst this ongoing crisis, the destruction of over 700 groundwater wells since October 2023 has plunged Gaza into an acute water crisis, affecting 90% of the population. The UN estimates that the average Gazan is surviving on just 3 litres of water per day, far below the humanitarian standard of 15 litres. This lack of clean water dramatically increases the risk of waterborne and skin diseases among displaced people, making immediate action essential.

In response, we are establishing large Sadaqah Jariyah desalination plants at schools sheltering displaced people across Gaza. Each project involves digging large groundwater wells, installing desalination plants to purify brackish water, and assembling water storage tanks and solar panels. These plants will provide safe drinking water to 10,000 people daily, ensuring each person receives 5 litres of fresh drinking water and 5 litres for domestic use.