Civilians in Gaza have been living in the midst of war for a year. As part of its new regional emergency relief operation, Finn Church Aid is launching a programme in Gaza that will reach out specifically to traumatised children and children with disabilities caused by the war, as well as the adults around them.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) will start a humanitarian assistance operation in Gaza. The work is part of FCA’s new regional operation to help those affected by the Middle East crisis. It focuses on education in emergencies and psychosocial support for those affected by the difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza. 

FCA has allocated 195.000 euros from its Disaster Fund for this work. 

“While the world is currently focused on the escalating conflict in Lebanon, the situation in Gaza has not eased,” says FCA Country Director Sabina Bergholm.

“The needs of children and students in Gaza are at their most critical regarding humanitarian assistance. For example, food and medicine are needed in Gaza, but also psychosocial support for mental health and education for children who have been out of school for a year.”