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On October 7, 2023, an assault on southern Israel was initiated by Hamas militants. Over the course of four days, this attack resulted in the loss of over 1,200 lives and the taking of approximately 240 hostages. In reaction to this attack, Israel formally declared a state of war. Numerous air and ground strikes on cities within the blockaded Gaza Strip have resulted in the loss of life, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the displacement of an estimated 1.7 million people. About 80% of Gaza’s population has been displaced with a significant percentage being displaced multiple times. Strikes in Gaza are ongoing and vital infrastructure which supports hospitals, power grids, and water supplies have been impacted. Border crossings are also affected, limiting the entry of desperately needed humanitarian aid, and preventing civilians from fleeing the conflict.

This has resulted in a humanitarian catastrophe.

42,000+ KILLED

1.9M DISPLACED

100,000+ WOUNDED

GlobalMedic has extensive experience working in the region and is responding. We are working feverishly to provide the Right Aid to the Right People at the Right Time to all civilians affected by this conflict.

We are providing humanitarian aid in the form of Family Emergency Kits, ready-to-eat food provisions, food hampers and medical supplies, and are supporting the provision of clean drinking water by tanker trucks to civilians affected by the conflict. We have four pillars of programming:

Our primary focus is to provide Family Emergency Kits to civilians. Each kit contains a point of use water purification unit, hygiene supplies and a solar light. The water unit does not need electricity and uses gravity to ensure families have access to clean drinking water for up to a year.

Second, we will provide trauma dressings, wound care supplies, burn care dressings, essential medicines, and other consumable medical supplies to civilian first responders and hospitals to provide care for wounded civilians.

Third, we are focusing on providing food aid. In the initial stages the focus is on ready-to-eat food and will then switch to food hampers when the affected population has a sustained capacity to cook for themselves.

Fourth, we are supporting the distribution of clean drinking water by tanker truck.

Our goal is to provide lifesaving and life sustaining humanitarian assistance to families in need.

With the Syrian conflict in its twelfth year, the devastation continues. Today, 16.7 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance, many of whom have been forced to flee their homes. There are 5.5 million Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Syria including over 2 million who live in last resort sites. 15 million Syrians are unable to meet their food needs with an additional 2.9 million people at risk of food insecurity. All 2 million people living in camps have been deemed 100% food insecure, creating a huge impact on their every day life.

Access to WASH services has been compromised by the prolonged deterioration of infrastructure caused by damage from the conflict and limited maintenance. This has put 13.55 million people in need of WASH assistance. 2022 saw the first outbreak of cholera in Syria in decades and this is a direct result of the worsening water situation.

The ongoing Syrian conflict continues to force families to flee their homes. Often leaving at a moment’s notice, these families are unable to pack important materials to support themselves as they move to safer areas. These mobile populations face serious health and safety risks and are in desperate need of humanitarian support.

500,000+ PEOPLE KILLED

16.7M NEED SUPPORT

5.5 MILLION IDPs

GlobalMedic has been aiding Syrians affected by the conflict since 2014 and will continue to do so as long as the need exists. Our Water, Food, Medical, and Shelter programs have all been activated for this response.

Our primary focus is ensuring that families have access to clean drinking water and food. We distribute Family Emergency Kits which contain a water purification solution and hygiene items, with additional items like oral rehydration salts, Lucky Iron Fish, whistles and solar lights may also be added.

We also distribute our Emergency Food Kits which have been designed specifically for our Syrian response and are a culturally appropriate and nutritious solution for families.

459,900+ PEOPLE REACHED