Gaza Emergency

Amidst the ongoing attack on Gaza, MECA team and partners are providing emergency assistance to families who have fled their homes to seek shelter with relatives as well as procuring emergency medical supplies for hospitals and clinics.

Beyond donating, we urge you to TAKE ACTION to stop the genocide in Gaza: bit.ly/StopGazaGenocide

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The Middle East Children’s Alliance is a nonprofit organization working for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East. MECA supports dozens of community projects for Palestinian children and refugees from Syria. Since 1988 we have delivered $29 million in food and medical aid to Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon. MECA welcomes the support of all people who care about children and their future.

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We create educational and cultural programs in the US and internationally to increase understanding of the lives of children in the Middle East. We collect funds so that we can provide:

  • Direct Aid: Providing food, medicine, medical supplies, clothes, books, toys and school supplies to children
  • Clean, Safe Water: Building and installing water purification units in schools and preschools throughout Gaza
  • Financial Support for Community Projects: Partnering with clinics, kindergartens, counseling centers, libraries, accessible parks and playgrounds, sports teams, arts and media programs.
  • University Scholarships: Awarding scholarships to talented and ambitious high school graduates in the West Bank and Gaza to obtain degrees and the skills to make important contributions to their communities and their country.

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Palestinian Partner Organizations
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150+

Scholarships/yr to West Bank & Gaza students
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35 Yrs

Educational & Cultural Events in the USA
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30MM

In Aid to Palestine, Lebanon & lraq
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88 Units

Of Water Purification In Gaza
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Help protect the earth, lives and rights of children in the Middle East! Make a tax-deductible contribution today!

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Events

MECA regularly holds public events with writers, articles, activists, films, and filmmakers to increase understanding about the Middle East and raise funds.

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Send a letter, sign a petition, or host a house-party, teach-in, concert or film screening. We have many of ways for you to take actions today!

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News & Updates

Events

Berkeley, CA: 20th Annual Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar

November 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate 20 years of supporting Palestinian artisans and keeping ancient crafts alive! Purchase unique holiday gifts that support Palestinian children... Read More >

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Project Updates

Medical Shipment for Gaza Clinics

Because of the deteriorating health situation in the Gaza Strip, we face a real challenge to provide medicine and services for... Read More >

New Elevator for Gaza Hospital

In 2015, MECA made a grant to the Union of Health Work Committees to purchase and install a new elevator... Read More >

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The Blog

Water is running out in Gaza!

October 18, 2023
Israel is deliberately denying 2.3 million Palestinians - half of them children - from accessing safe, clean water. This will... Read More >

Surviving by Luck and Collective Spirit

October 15, 2023
Wafaa with her niece “Hey! I’m still alive! And luckily, I have internet I can speak with you!” Wafaa El-Derawi,... Read More >

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What People Are Saying

Well known academics, activists and professionals support MECA’s work

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They do incredible work, courageous work of enormous significance for major problems. The problems facing children under occupation and under military attack. And they have had a great record of success…

NOAM CHOMSKY, American Linguist, Philosopher, Cognitive Scientist, Historian, Social Critic and Activist

MECA has been phenomenal at making sure there’s solidarity for Palestine among people around the world. Making sure that solidarity is felt, that it gives peoople sustenance, the ability to resist, and to maintain their dignity.

Diana Buttu, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer and Activist

Thank You to Our Supporters

Read about the different ways other supporters have made a difference

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