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World Cancer Day: How iF supports Gaza’s health sector

February 3, 2023

World Cancer Day, on the 4 February, is marked to rally international support to overcome barriers to early diagnosis and better treatment for those with cancer. Yet support and aid for those who have cancer are limited for the people…

Can you help Palestine in 2023?

January 20, 2023

The Palestinian people suffered greatly last year. The cold and harsh weather meant that families were dependent on candles for warmth and light.  Those living in shelters struggled with the low temperatures and the most vulnerable people in Gaza were…

International Day of Education: How iF supports the right to an education

January 5, 2023

This month will mark the United Nations International Day of Education which is honoured globally to emphasise the fundamental right to education. The 15-year-old siege in Gaza has crippled Palestinian children in their access to education. Schools have often been…

2022: A year of hardship for Palestine

December 22, 2022

As we approach the final few weeks of the year, let us remember the many difficulties Palestinians have gone through this year. With the cold and harsh weather in full force, families are reliant on candles for light and warmth.…

How iF champions Gaza’s rights and freedoms

December 8, 2022

On December 10, United Nation Human Rights Day is remembered globally to highlight the importance of rights and freedoms to protect the dignity of all human beings. Human rights are not afforded to all, and the 15-year-old siege in Gaza…

UN’s Education Week: How IF supports Palestinian children

November 3, 2022

In November, the UN marks Education Week to highlight the role of education in building a better world. The importance of schooling is revered across the world. However, the 15-year-old siege in Gaza has left Palestinian children struggling to fulfil…

Mashaqqa: A Real story of a family’s immense difficulty

September 23, 2022

‘Mashaqqa’ is a complex Arabic word that encompasses much of the struggles that families in Gaza undergo. Its literal meaning is ‘to stretch’, but the word also describes hardship, struggle, intense difficulty, and exhaustion. An intense word packed with meaning…

Gaza: From the Nakba to Now

May 15, 2022

The Nakba, or ‘the Catastrophe’ is when over 750,000 Palestinians were forced to flee from their homes and become refugees. There are now more than 5 million Palestinian refugees registered with UNRWA and over 1.4 million of these are in…

Working Hard in Ramadan: Thank you IF’s Gaza team!

May 10, 2022

IF Charity only works in the Gaza Strip and our expertise and impact are only possible with the hard work, skills and compassion of our field office. Ramadan is a time of blessings but also of challenges for those providing…

Ramadan Aid: IF Charity in Action

April 26, 2022

This Ramadan, with your generosity we have been able to reach hundreds of families struggling with food insecurity. You can see your aid in action below!