In loving memory of our co-founder Barbara Lubin

With the most profound sadness, respect and love, the Middle East Children’s Alliance announces the death of our co-founder and longtime Executive Director Barbara Lubin.

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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 $42 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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42MM

In Aid to Palestine, Lebanon & lraq
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88 Units

Of Water Purification In Gaza
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Project Updates

New inclusive community kitchen opens in Gaza

MECA has opened our fifth community kitchen in Gaza. This special inclusive kitchen is a partnership with Atfaluna Society for... Read More >

Emergency Aid for Gaza – Oct 2023- July 2025

Israel has been killing, injuring, and displacing people in Gaza almost continuously since October 2023. It cut off electricity, food,... Read More >

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In loving memory of our co-founder Barbara Lubin

December 15, 2025
"I think what carries me on is my anger at injustice. I know a lot of people say it’s not... Read More >

In Loving Memory of Barbara Lubin: A Legacy That Lives On

By Michel Shehadeh, former MECA Board President Today, we lost a dear friend, a fierce comrade, and a rare human... 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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