Background on Gaza Situation
Since 7th October 2023, The Gaza Strip is suffering an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe since the devastating offensive attack resulted to more than 36,000 people have been killed which has laid to waste much of the Gaza Strip, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, with thousands more dead feared lost under the rubble. Education Above All Foundation (EAA), in a concerted effort to find immediate and practical solutions for providing humanitarian support in the Gaza Strip, through its Al Fakhoora programme, and in collaboration with its partners has unveiled unprecedented measures to address the dire crisis in Gaza. In addition, Over 1,500 individuals evacuated by the State of Qatar from the Gaza Strip to Doha, and have been relocated to Al Thumama compound in Qatar. These include children, women, youth, elderly, and individuals with injuries and disabilities, all of whom are survivors of the recent war in Gaza. Education Above All (EAA) aims to provide holistic support to these individuals through targeted interventions that address their immediate and mid-term needs.
The violence and destruction of services in Gaza have left 1.7 million people displaced and 3.1 million people in need. 1 million of them are children. Around 2.2 million people have been affected by the severe lack of water and sanitation services, forcing people to use unclean water and become vulnerable to waterborne diseases. Thousands of children have been cut off from treatment for moderate and severe acute malnutrition in southern Gaza, putting them at risk of death.
Malnourished children are at heightened risk of catching diseases and other health issues due to limited access to safe water, sewage overflow, infrastructure damage, and a lack of hygiene items.
Conditions are simply intolerable and pose long-term threats to the quality of life for children and their families. Please donate to help children in Gaza and across the State of Palestine receive the support they need to survive and grow up healthy.
EAA Intervention for Gaza
EAA with its partners working together in securing the basic needs of families of Gaza by distributing food and non-food items, mental health and Psychosocial Support, health and hygiene kits, and educational activities. Also, the below comprehensive intervention plan addresses the multifaceted needs of the Gaza evacuees in Qatar. By leveraging the existing platforms, volunteer network, scholarship program, and educational resources, EAA aims to foster resilience and self-reliance for these individuals. The establishment of Al Fakhoora House will play a crucial role in the successful implementation and sustainability of these initiatives.
Intervention Components for Gaza Evacuees in Qatar
1. Income Generation and Small Projects
Empower Families to generate income through small business projects.
2. Educational Opportunities
Provide access to quality education for children and higher education full scholarships for eligible youth among the evacuees.
3. Buy & Donate
You can buy and donate items(s) that are required for these families through one of EAA partners and they will deliver it to them.
4. Support for Individuals with Disabilities
Ensure inclusive support for injured and individuals with disabilities.
Background on Lebanon Situation
Growing violence in Lebanon has forced tens of thousands of children and families to flee their homes to seek safety. Since 23 September 2024, hundreds of people have been killed and thousands have been injured. Children in Lebanon are navigating constant threats to their safety and well-being. No child deserves to experience this terror.
We are calling for the de-escalation of hostilities. We also urge all parties to uphold international humanitarian law, including the protection of children, civilians, and medical personnel.
Families in Lebanon need water and hygiene supplies. All schools in Lebanon have been closed and hundreds are being used as shelter.
What are children experiencing in Lebanon?
• 74,000 children have been displaced from their homes, including those already displaced from Syria.
• UNHCR reports that thousands of people are fleeing to Syria due to the airstrikes, a neighboring country.
• There are nearly 560 collective shelters, with most of them being public schools.
• Children’s learning has been disrupted following the postponement of the new school year and suspension of classes.
• 32 Primary Health Care Centers in high risk areas have closed, so many children have reduced access to healthcare.
EAA Intervention for Lebanon:
"Let Kids Be Kids" Project – This initiative is aimed at primary and younger-aged children. The project includes a phone-based network to teach survival and coping skills while addressing educational gaps caused by conflict. The projects activities includes:
Survival Skills: Teaching children how to stay safe and make decisions during emergencies, including evacuation and safety protocols.
Socio-Emotional Activities: Helping children build resilience, self-awareness, and positive relationships.
Daily Routines: Offering grounding exercises to help children manage stress, anxiety, and maintain focus during conflict.
Educational Games: Providing foundational literacy and numeracy education through interactive games to keep children engaged.
Temporary Learning Centers: Team on ground in Lebanon and volunteer based support for Children and communities.
Material Distribution: Educational Material, Survival kits and other necessities for emergency.
Emergency Response: Transportable Education Shelters – Supporting 316 youth who were on EAA scholarships in Lebanon whose education at the American University of Beirut (AUB) has been disrupted. The emergency response project provides transportable temporary shelters for education classes and community, psychosocial trauma counseling, and material support for education access, materials and other survival kits.
How can you support?
You can support these initiatives by donating to EAA through EAA’s donations channels show below. Or you can go to one of our partner’s platform shown below and buy the below Educational items(s) highlighted to be delivered to these families.
Partners
· Check out Education Above All (EAA) on Snoonu:
https://apps.snoonu.com/#/brand/6171641e3374166b2b402add?share=1
· Check out Education Above All (EAA) on Talabat
https://www.talabat.com/qatar/education-above-all
List of donations items:
You can contact us via WhatsApp if you would like to provide additional support as a corporate or individual at 5000 7682
Education Above All (EAA) is a foundation founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Its aim is to contribute to human, social and economic development through the provision of quality education. With a particular focus on those affected by poverty, conflict and disaster, it champions the needs of children, youth and women to empower them to become active members of their communi...
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