【Gaza Crisis Urgent Appeal】 Countless Children Suffer in Conflict Your Immediate Action Helps Save Precious Lives

Last update: 27/02/2024

Since 7 Oct 2023, the conflict between Palestine and Israel has escalated to an unprecedented level with the number of casualties soaring. In total, there are over 30,000 deaths and 80,000 injuries. More than half of household units, hundreds of buildings, including schools, hospitals and churches, were destroyed by hundreds of air raids in Gaza Strip. Among those who passed away in Gaza, almost 70% were children and women, and more than 12,300 children’s precious lives have been lost! Children, women and patients are struggling to survive as there is a shortage of water, food, medicine and fuel. The United Nations estimated that the displaced population is around 1.95 million in Gaza Strip, humanitarian assistance is urgently needed.

 

Children’s Lives are Hanging on a Thread

Bombings have torn down one family after another, innocent children have to endure fear, loss, hunger, dehydration, dropping out and death, the situation is worrying. In December 2023, Plan International Egypt, in collaboration with the local organisation, sent first batch of life-saving emergency resources, including food packs, bottled water and first aid packs to Gaza; from late January to early February 2024, a total of 1,000 first aid kits and life-saving items were sent to Palestine for distribution.

Dr. Kanie Siu. Chief Executive Officer of Plan International Hong Kong expressed deep condolences to those who had lost their lives in the attacks, “Plan International once again calls for an immediate, permanent and sustainable ceasefire; and the release of all civilian hostages. As a humanitarian organisation which advocates for child rights and gender equality around the world, in any conflict, Plan International stresses that all parties must adhere to International Humanitarian Law, including protecting girls and women from sexual violence. Under conflicts, children, especially girls are vulnerable, they are in urgent need of assistance and protection. Hope you all can offer a helping hand to rescue children and their families from dire situations.”

Our Works:

Long before the start of this conflict, a serious humanitarian crisis has been going on there. Now, this has become a humanitarian catastrophe and hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians need shelters, clean water and food. Plan International will continue partnering with local organisation in neighboring countries including Egypt, Lebanon and Jordon for carrying out emergency relief programmes. Our works includes:

• Donate HK$500: Provide 4 personal hygiene kits (including soaps, toothpaste, towel, hairbrush and hand sanitiser) for maintaining personal hygiene
• Donate HK$1,000: Provide 1-week food basket for 5 households
• Donate HK$3,500: Provide a 1-week food basket for 15 households and 5 sets of dignity kits for women to manage their periods and personal hygiene
• Donate HK$5,000: Provide 22 personal hygiene kits (including soaps, toothpaste, towel, hairbrush and hand sanitiser) & 5 safe water kits (including water purifying tablets, Oral Rehydration Salt, buckets and cups) for water consumption and maintaining personal hygiene

Donation Methods:

1.Online Donation:

ONE-OFF DONATION

2. Bank Transfer*
Please make a direct deposit into HSBC account #640-068318-838.

3. Crossed Cheque*
Please make a cheque payable to Plan International Hong Kong Limited.

4. Cash Donation via Circle K, VanGO or U Select*
Please visit any Circle K, VanGO or U Select in Hong Kong and present the barcode to make a cash donation*. (Each transaction cannot exceed HK$5,000.)

5. PayMe Donation

Please scan the QR code below to donate and enter your information (English name, telephone number and email address) and state “24UNID001 – GHCA” in PayMe message box.

*Please send the original bank receipt/ crossed cheque/ Circle K, VanGO or U Select original receipt/ a screenshot of the mobile donation transaction details together with your name, telephone number and email address to Plan International Hong Kong by mail or email. Please mark “24UNID001 – GHCA”. (Email: [email protected]  Address: 21/F, 9 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong)

 

Disclaimer:
Plan International is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. Please note that any donations received that exceed what is required to support this emergency will be directed to other areas with the greatest humanitarian needs, helping assist more children facing global crises and conflicts.