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As the fighting in the Gaza Strip subsides, MRDF is supporting an appeal that will provide aid supplies and long-term support to some of those affected.

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced and injured in Gaza since the three-week war began in December. According to the United Nations, two-thirds of Gaza's 1.5 million residents were left without power and 500,000 without running water and access to medical facilities.

Through ACT (Action by Churches Together) International, MRDF will help to provide vital support to thousands of people.

A Palestinian woman sits by her destroyed house in Jabalya n the
Gaza Strip.
Photo: Reuters/Suhaib Salem (GAZA)

This includes counselling for those who have been traumatised by the war, particularly children suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Donations to MRDF's appeal will also enable the distribution of water and milk powder to vulnerable mothers and their children, as tap water is not safe to drink.

Although there are still challenges getting aid into Gaza, ACT has been able to channel emergency supplies into the area.

MRDF Director Kirsty Smith said: ‘The crisis in Gaza has devastated thousands of lives. By supporting this appeal we want to bring a sense of hope and recovery to some of those affected.'

Donations to MRDF's appeal for Gaza
Donations can be made by debit or credit card on 020 7224 4814,
or by cheque, payable to “MRDF (Gaza emergency)”,
posted to MRDF, 25 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JR.

Taxpayers are encouraged to gift aid their donations where possible, adding a value of 28p to every pound they give, at no extra personal cost.