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.

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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 $31 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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Educational & Cultural Events in the USA
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31MM

In Aid to Palestine, Lebanon & lraq
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88 Units

Of Water Purification In Gaza
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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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News & Updates

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Project Updates

Emergency Aid for Gaza – October & November 2023

Israel has been bombing Gaza since October 7, 2023. It has cut off electricity, food, water, and other basic necessities.... Read More >

Emergency Aid for Jenin Refugee Camp

Attack on Jenin Between July 3 and July 4, Israeli occupation forces carried out an extensive and brutal attack on... Read More >

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The Blog

Marking one month of genocide in Gaza

November 7, 2023
“Our mood was solemn, but we decided to celebrate anyway. Birthdays are special, especially for children, and given everything they’ve... Read More >

Gaza Diaries: What the news doesn’t talk about

November 2, 2023
I want to tell you what the news doesn't talk about. 1.4 million people are displaced from their homes now,... 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

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