In Gaza, where war has torn apart daily life, one of the most urgent and devastating crises facing displaced families is the lack of clean, drinkable water. In overcrowded displacement camps across the north, children and their families endure thirst, sickness, and exhaustion, with no reliable access to safe water. To respond to this dire need, Al-Amal Society for Women and Children launched a relief project to provide drinkable water to the camps. For families who lost everything, a simple bottle of clean water is not just a necessity—it is survival, dignity, and hope.
The Challenge
Bringing water to the camps has not been without immense challenges. The destruction of infrastructure, shortages of fuel, unsafe roads, and restrictions on supplies made every step of this project a struggle. Tanker trucks faced dangers traveling under bombardment, and at times, the sheer number of thirsty families far exceeded the amount of water we could provide. The heartbreaking sight of children carrying empty containers, waiting in long lines, reminded us daily of the urgency and weight of this mission.
The Solution
Despite these obstacles, Al-Amal Society pressed forward with determination. We coordinated with local suppliers, arranged for tanker deliveries, and set up distribution points inside displacement camps to ensure families could access water safely. Volunteers worked tirelessly under harsh conditions, carrying and delivering water containers to families most in need. Through creativity, persistence, and courage, we found ways to overcome shortages and dangers, ensuring that water kept flowing even when everything else was uncertain.
The Result
The impact of this project has been profound. For children, drinkable water means health, strength, and relief from thirst. For mothers, it means safety from disease and the ability to care for their families with dignity. For the elderly, it means comfort in the hardest of days. Water has become more than a resource; it has become a symbol of care and humanity in a place where both are desperately needed.
Our Message for you
Yet the need is still overwhelming. As the war continues, more families are forced into displacement, and the thirst grows daily. With your support, Al-Amal Society can keep delivering life through every drop of clean water. Every donation is more than a contribution; it is an act of compassion that saves lives and restores hope. Together, we can ensure that no child, no mother, and no family in Gaza is left without the most basic gift of survival: clean, drinkable water.