Funding Tents for the Gazan Winter

Today we are launching an urgent fundraising campaign we hope you can share and help us with - Winter Tents Fundraiser

After 3 years of war, the situation in Gaza continues to be dire. The so-called ceasefire has not stopped Israel’s genocidal bombing campaign, and our friends on the ground in Gaza tell us that the attacks are increasing lately and many civilians casualties have been reported - over 10 people were killed in 48 hours last week.

At the same time, Palestinians in Gaza are once again facing an oncoming winter. Just a few days into October there have already been two heavy rainstorms, a worrying sign so early into the season - it appears as though it will be a rainy and difficult winter.

Many families are without a home, and have been living in tents for over 2 years. These tents are simply not suitable for winter - they are old and weathered, or were never fully waterproof. Combined with the ongoing Israeli attacks, more people have little option but to live in semi-destroyed, extremely dangerous buildings. Our friends in Gaza have witnessed damaged buildings collapse onto people living inside.

The need for waterproof tents to avoid tragedies is great, and is only going to increase in winter and the onset of the rainy season.

The price of a waterproof tent is simply impossible for families who have been living under genocide and ethnic cleansing for 3 years. The current cost is around 1900 ILS or about $650 USD. Along with the tents families need to purchase tarpaulin, at around 230 ILS or $80 USD.

While there is a desperate need for thousands of families in Gaza, our friends at Zaitona aim to support 20 families, giving us a modest initial target of $15000 USD.

We believe that with our amazing network of Champions, we can easily achieve and blast past this target.

Please donate and share this campaign with you friends, families, and networks.

Any contribution you make will help assure that a family in Gaza can sleep at night, without having to worry about water destroying their home and belongings, or making their family sick through the harsh winter months.

Love & Solidarity

Gaza Champions