Gaza Six-Month Update:

The situation is dire, and your support is desperately needed. [Americares]( [UPDATE ON 6 MONTHS OF CRISIS IN GAZA - RUSH A GIFT NOW]( Friend, Six months have passed since Israel was violently attacked on Oct. 7, triggering an escalation of violence. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of the innocent children and adults affected by this war. Before we detail exactly what kind of impact you've had: [Will you make a lifesaving gift to help us continue responding to the crisis in Gaza and others around the world?]( [Donate Now]( The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to grow more complex and challenging by the day. [The Situation]( • More than 33,000 people have been reported killed and more than 80,000 injured in Israel and Gaza. About two-thirds of the fatalities in Gaza are women and children. • The health care system in Gaza is collapsing due to shortages of electricity, medicine, equipment and specialized personnel. Only 10 hospitals are partially functioning for a population of over 2 million people. • There are nearly 1 million reported cases of infectious diseases, including acute respiratory infections, diarrhea and meningitis, according to the World Health Organization. • An estimated 50,000 pregnant women are at risk of going without treatment. • An estimated 1.7 million people are displaced in Gaza – about 75 percent of the population. Shelters are facing extreme overcrowding, increasing concerns about the spread of communicable diseases. [Our Response]( From the start of this crisis, Americares has prioritized the most urgent medical needs of civilians caught in the crossfire. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to: • Deliver six tons of essential medicine and medical supplies. With another shipment that recently arrived in Gaza, we have mobilized enough medicine to fill more than 200,000 prescriptions. • Support mobile medical teams providing care in shelters in southern Gaza. • Provide emergency funding for medicines, trauma kits, defibrillators and other medical equipment. • Support local partners distributing hygiene kits, clothing and other essential items to displaced families. • Fund mental health support for frontline aid workers coping with the stress and trauma they have experienced. All this is only possible because of the support of compassionate people like you. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, we need your help to continue this vital work. [So please, will you rush a lifesaving gift today? Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those most affected by war, poverty and disaster throughout the world.]( Thank you for your generosity and support. Americares Americares 88 Hamilton Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 658-9500 © 2024 Americares. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [View as Webpage](