Relief Efforts in Palestine (West Bank/Gaza)
Over the years, CARE has worked closely with local government and community-based organizations to strengthen democracy and civil society, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of poor, at-risk, and marginalized people in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. We work with local organizations to increase the participation of women and marginalized groups in decision-making at all levels throughout the region.
CARE and its partners manage programs that benefit half a million Palestinians each year across Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Our programs include assisting the most impacted families in meeting basic food needs; supporting farmers and producers with improved techniques; empowering women to earn an income; supporting women’s leadership; a health component focusing on gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health; and improving the mental health of children traumatized by conflict.
CARE was one of the first international organizations to respond to the recent Gaza crisis, distributing pre-positioned water, medical, and hygiene supplies. In addition, CARE provided primary healthcare for both communicable and non-communicable diseases, psychological support, and primary care medications. CARE also installed emergency latrines, provided support for solid waste management, and raised awareness about proper hygiene practices. Furthermore, CARE offered basic shelter materials, food baskets, cash assistance, and individual food rations. CARE also sourced additional relief materials through its trusted vendors.
Together with our local partners, CARE has launched a comprehensive emergency response to address the extreme levels of humanitarian need now and support the long-term recovery of affected communities.
In the West Bank, CARE and its partners support the deployment of mobile clinics offering comprehensive and quality primary healthcare services, sexual and reproductive health services, and psychosocial support. We also donated medical supplies to health facilities and provided funds to the Ministry of Health for emergency and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) medical equipment. We have developed a response strategy for the West Bank and aim to run a partnership approach and fund critical key areas such as health, water and sanitation, shelter, health, and protection.
We have rigorous practices to ensure that dollars and supplies reach the intended program participants, and to date, we have never had an instance of aid diversion.
