Make Music Mean More for Children in Gaza
The Looking Out Foundation will match all donations up to $500,000.
Over the last 6 months, we have been working diligently with Children in Conflict - who are part of the War Child Alliance - to get life-saving aid to children in Gaza at every opportunity.
Thanks to everyone who donated to our New Year Appeal for Children in Conflict, we raised $100,000 to support their ongoing work.
How this money helped:
- Over 20,000 children & family members given food, clean water & essential hygiene kits.
- Over 7500 children given vital mental & psychosocial support.
- Remote mental health support given to 350 local counsellors.
The War Child Alliance is widely recognized as one of the leading agencies in mental health, psychosocial recovery and child protection in Gaza.
They have more than 30 years experience working with children in war zones, including 18 years in Gaza.
They have developed proven methodologies so that when children receive this psychological support, there is not only recovery from trauma; there is hope.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The War Child Alliance‘s top priority is to protect children.
Their humanitarian aid is impartial, based solely on need, without discrimination.
This neutrality allows them to access areas regardless of religion, political control, or international views. They have consistently called for a ceasefire, safe access to aid, and the immediate release of all hostages.
The War Child Alliance is committed to independence, and does not support any armed actor, ensuring their ability to operate effectively in challenging environments.
2.2 million people are now facing catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity in Gaza.
THIS MEANS FAMINE IS IMMINENT.
Over 1 million children in Gaza urgently need help.
THE WAR CHILD ALLIANCE'S PLAN FOR GAZA
CURRENT WORK
• food, water and hygiene kits
• psychosocial first aid to children
• counselling services for staff
AFTER CEASEFIRE
• Full-scale provision of food, water and hygiene kits
• Rapid scale up of protection, mental health and psychosocial support across Gaza
• Restoration of safe educational spaces, services and materials
LONGER TERM
• Build a sustainable mental health care system to support children for generations
• Support orphaned and unaccompanied children into long-term care solutions
Please give what you can.
Together we can Make Music Mean More for Children in Gaza.