Children Affected by Ongoing Conflicts in Palestine

Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a 21 year old living in Ireland.

I am currently committing to walk 100km throughout the month of June to raise money for Save the Children.

The majority of the Palestinian population living in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) are children and youth. Decades of conflict and the ongoing military occupation and blockade of Gaza hinder the right to self-determination and consequently, has adverse impacts on the development of Palestinian communities, greatly increasing the vulnerability of children, particularly children most impacted by inequality and discrimination. Palestinian children and their families continue to live in an environment characterized by violence, poverty and insecurity.

In the West Bank, restrictions on movement and access, home demolitions and forced displacement have a significant impact on children’s lives. Challenges to life, security, and human dignity are realities for children living in highly vulnerable areas.

In Gaza, the long term impacts of five military escalations on Gaza while under an ongoing blockade of over 15 years, exposes children to violence and constant deprivation in their daily lives and affects girls and boys in a multitude of ways. Severe restrictions on movement in all areas of the country and continuing political instability have reduced the ability of families to cope and significantly weakened their access to services, including health care, mental health, and education services.

Israeli forces are demanding civilians in eastern Rafah to flee to the so-called ‘humanitarian zone’ in Al-Mawasi. The announced incursion will risk the lives of over 600,000 children.

Many are dying from hunger and disease at the fastest pace on record. The situation has never been more desperate.

Save the Children has been working with Palestinian children since 1953, with a permanent presence in the occupied Palestinian territory since 1973. Their main aims are to ensure children survive, learn, and are protected from all types of abuse. They are currently working with over 30 partners to achieve this aim.

Please visit https://www.savethechildren.net/?utm_source=scus&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=member_redirect for more information on this cause.

Any and all donations are gratefully accepted.

Thank you.