Updates
2021: How You Helped the People of Gaza
2021 was a year of violence, uncertainty and ongoing crisis for the people of Gaza. The Covid 19 Pandemic hit the Gaza Strip hard in late 2020 and continued to cause chaos to its health sector in 2021. Towards the…
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Gaza has been under siege for over 13 years and in that time as seen four large scale bombardments. It has been just over 6 months that Gaza faced a brutal assault that has further damaged its infrastructure, left people…
Ending Violence Against Women
The 25th of November is marked as the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Across the world, it is estimated that one in three women will experience gender based violence. Domestic violence is an ongoing concern in…
Universal Children’s Day
The 20th of November is known as Universal Children’s Day. It is a day to mark the ways in which society should be supporting and aiding children live their best lives and a day to celebrate children and the ways…
International Men’s Day
Over 60% of young men in Gaza are unemployed and general unemployment is over 40% for older age groups in Gaza. The siege has severely curtailed the ability of men to earn for their families, and alongside this and ongoing…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Over 80% of people in Gaza are reliant on international assistance to meet their basic needs. Unemployment is over 40% and this is one of the highest rates in the world. Gaza is densely population, has been under siege for…
Why is Gaza Important to our Volunteers?
iF Charity is fortunate to have many volunteers and supporters that will raise funds, raise awareness and help us with our everyday work when needed. Volunteers are vital to a charity and from our trustees to our work experience staff,…
Struggling Mothers and the Burdens of Poor Health
The health sector in the Gaza has been under siege for over 13 years and is now trying to cope with the global Covid-19 Pandemic. Shortages of vital medicines and disposables as well as limited beds, equipment and staff continue…
Hope for Homes: Life in Gaza is a Struggle At Every Age
The well known fact that any child over the age of 14 in the Gaza Strip has experienced 4 large scale bombardments is shocking and heart-breaking. Elders have lived through the Nakba, the Naksa whilst the parents of Gaza’s children…
The Day of Arafah
Why is the Day of Arafah so important? The 9th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah is not only the day before Eid al Adha, it is also the ‘Day of Arafah’ and is an especially holy day for…