Bringing Critical Aid to Gaza

Jana (not her real name), a young girl living in Gaza, had her life take a dramatic turn when conflict forced her family to flee their home. They suddenly found themselves living in a tent, struggling to make ends meet.

“We had no source of income, limited access to proper nutrition, and no clothing other than what we wore,” Jana’s mother Salam recalled.

But hope emerged through IOCC and its partner, Al Amal Rehabilitation Society, who were able to reach displaced families with critical food supplies in Rafah. As a result, IOCC was able to provide Jana’s family with hot meals for 28 days.

This nourishment and assistance reinvigorated Jana’s family. Her father reflected, “Our children, especially Jana, are healthier and more active now.”

With Jana’s health and strength recovered, the family envisions a brighter future. Her father added, “We hope for increased access to nutritious food and the continuity of these projects. Above all, we wish for a secure and dignified livelihood, where we can provide for our children’s needs and give them the opportunities they deserve.”

IOCC has worked in the Holy Land since 1997, collaborating with the local Orthodox church and other partners. Since the conflict escalated in October 2023, IOCC has stayed in close communication with local partners, delivering emergency food, medical support, and critical supplies to families like Jana’s.