IMRELIEF IN PALESTINE
Gaza Support Fund - Ramadan 2024
IMRelief Highlights
Country Context
By February 2024, the entire population in Gaza will be in crisis phase (IPC 3) or above —the largest share of any population facing such severe food insecurity ever monitored by the IPC initiative. (World Bank)
The blockade in Gaza has cut off 2 million civilians from access to food, electricity, and fuel. 80% of them (1.6 million) were forced to flee their homes, leading to overcrowded shelters, and massive strain on any available water and sanitation services.
The crisis is exacerbated by a significant shortage of medical staff and lack of essential medical supplies. The WHO expects that more people will die of disease if the health system and basics of life are not restored.
Key Figures and Notes
IPC Phase 3+ (Crisis or Worse)
Did you know?
A 18-year-old youth born and raised in Gaza has already witnessed five wars: 2008-2009, 2012, 2014, 2021, and 2023.
IMRELIEF EFFORTS
Livelihood and Entrepreneurship
Despite the bleak outlook, there is hope.
A World Bank report on Job Opportunities for Palestinians indicated that Palestinian youth are well-educated, creative, and tech-savvy, but the lack of job opportunities.
IMRelief aims to connect youth to existing digital job opportunities globally and reduce barriers to female employment. This is a promising opportunity to achieve multiplier gains, with a gender-sensitive implementation, given the following reasons:
- Restrictions on movement in and out of Gaza
- Increasing global outsourcing of tasks facilitated by digital technologies
- Internet-enabled self-employment/online freelancing (e-work)
- Home-based tech work can circumvent the barriers for female participation
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
While issues related to the delivery of humanitarian aid persist, IMR is able work through partners on the ground to deliver the following:
- Food parcels for displaced families
- Hygiene kits for people in shelters
- Essential medical supplies
- Surge healthcare staffing
- Remote counseling
- Winterization kits including non-perishable food and essential non-food items such as blankets, mattresses, and clothing