Gaza – a meagre 140 square miles of land – is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. It’s home to nearly two million Palestinians, many of whom live in abject poverty. According to the United Nations, the deteriorating living conditions of Gaza should have made it uninhabitable by 2020. However, life continues in Gaza, albeit barely.

The situation in Gaza has been described as a “man-made disaster” and a “slow-motion genocide”. And it’s only getting worse.

• People in Gaza often fall ill due to contaminated water, as only five per cent of the population has access to clean water.
• The ban on the import and export of farmers’ produces cause widespread hunger, as Gaza cannot produce enough food to feed its population.
• The mental health of Gazans is also deteriorating, with nearly three-quarters of the population suffering from mental health problems.
  There is a tremendous shortage of modern medical equipment, and the shortage of blood bags leaves the hospitals with no choice but to ration blood.

There’s a 41.2% unemployment rate in Gaza, considered the highest in the world. The poverty rate has increased, with over 60% of Gazans now living below the poverty line. Over half of Gaza’s population is food insecure.

Merciful Group is working to provide relief to the people of Gaza, the people need our help. They are facing a humanitarian crisis that is only getting worse. We can’t wait until it’s too late. Every little bit helps.