Why mutual aid?
Although large-scale aid provided by international NGOs has its place in preserving life in Gaza, we want to encourage each other to practice giving from a place of solidarity, rather than charity. Mutual aid networks empower Palestinians to use the money donated how they see fit, towards achieving their own goals and aspirations. With the israeli occupation still severely limiting the amount of aid that enters Gaza in spite of the recently agreed ‘ceasefire’, direct financial support remains the only lifeline for many families.We also encourage colleagues to donate to non-profits run specifically by/for Palestinians.
Mutual aid initiatives
The Sameer Project is a donations based aid initiative for Gaza, led by Palestinians in the diaspora. Inside Gaza, they collaborate with local networks to run the Refaat Al Areer, Batoul and Sawarha camps, which house families at increased risk from the genocide. The team also helps families with the costs of repeated displacement, now fundraising for those wishing to return to the North of Gaza following the fragile ceasefire. The Sameer Project
A volunteer-run project that amplifies crowdfunding campaigns for individuals and families in Gaza. They run regular Discord calls where Palestinians can speak directly to potential donors - these are facilitated in Arabic, English and French. Radio Watermelon
A volunteer-run project that connects people to survival campaigns for individuals and families in Gaza. Gaza Funds
A collaborative initiative to provide a lifeline to people in Gaza, their website spotlights struggling fundraisers through a custom algorithm. Lifeline4Gaza
A student-led initiative which aims to cover tuition fees for Palestinian students attending online courses at Gaza universities. Students For Palestine Fundraiser
A disabled people-run collective raising funds to purchase e-sims for Palestinians in Gaza. Crips for eSims for Gaza
Non-Profits run by/for Palestinians
A project initiated by Glasgow University rector and surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, providing medical attention to children in Gaza and Lebanon. It currently facilitates the transportation of critically ill children from Gaza to Lebanon, where they can receive expert treatment. The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund
A solidarity fund established by Healthworkers4Palestine. The aim is to support the families of healthcare workers who have been martyred, and who were either the main bread winners or key financial contributors for the family unit. The Healthworkers4Palestine Solidarity Fund
Established by Palestinian-Canadian psychotherapist Hammam Farah in memory of his aunt, Elham. It is a not-for-profit which distributes the money raised directly to Palestinian families in Gaza in the form of cash, utilising Elham’s extensive networks. Elham Fund
A non-profit launched by Palestinian business leaders and intellectuals in 1983. In partnership with the Bank of Palestine Group, they recently launched Noor’s Program, aiming to support 20,000 children orphaned by the genocide. Taawon
Established by Dr Swee Ang following the deadly Sabra and Shatila massacres in 1982, MAP provides vital medical aid in emergencies, including the past two years of genocide. MAP’s local team are themselves Palestinians from Gaza, and they run projects in partnership with Palestinian organisations, doctors, nurses and other health professionals, which ensure that these are both wanted and needed by the communities they serve. Medical Aid for Palestinians
A non-profit organisation that connects vulnerable people in conflict zones. Has provided e-sims in Gaza since October 2023. Connecting Humanity