Islamic Relief Canada Urgent Gaza Appeal
Have you been wondering exactly HOW we are delivering aid into Gaza? Or maybe, you’re curious as to what we’re doing with your donations.
Transparency is extremely important to us, and this is why we’re here to directly answer your top questions with the most updated information related to our current emergency response in Gaza.
1. How is Islamic Relief delivering aid into Gaza?
Islamic Relief has been on the ground, operating in Palestine since 1997. We have offices with staff and volunteers who continuously stockpile supplies as part of our Disaster Preparedness Plan to be able to immediately respond in the event of an emergency.
Our team and partners are currently distributing these limited supplies while they await approval for the entry of further humanitarian aid into Gaza.
2. How is Islamic Relief able to send money to Gaza?
As of this moment, there have been no disruptions to the transfer of our funds into Gaza.
Islamic Relief Canada transfers funds to the Islamic Relief Worldwide office located in the United Kingdom, who then transfer funds to local partners on the ground in Gaza.
3. Can I donate my Zakat to this emergency appeal?
Yes, our emergency appeal for Palestine is Zakat eligible. You can fulfil your religious obligation and rest assured that your Zakat is providing life-saving aid in Palestine.
4. What type of support is Islamic Relief providing?
As of this moment, Islamic Relief is distributing:
- Medical supplies to hospitals
- Food to displaced families
We are focused first on areas that are accessible and where our teams can obtain and deliver aid, working with local partners to reach as many people as possible.
Islamic Relief is calling for a humanitarian corridor to be put in place so that vital aid can be delivered safely to civilians.
5. Is Islamic Relief working with internationally renowned & local organizations?
Our team in Gaza works with local humanitarian partner organizations that have extensive experience in delivering emergency aid and long-term development in the region.
We also coordinate closely with other international humanitarian organizations and UN agencies working in Gaza to make the overall humanitarian response as effective and coordinated as possible.
We are committed to allocating all collected donations to fund both immediate emergency aid and long-term recovery.
