Going back to Rafah
MECA's Amal Abu Moaliqe writes about going back to Rafah during the temporary ceasefire to see what people need and how MECA can help. After her visit, we began sending [...]
On the ceasefire in Gaza…
Buildings lie in ruin in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas Joy, relief, deep mourning, and fear. These feelings and more are [...]
Moments of joy and warmth
You know how horrible everything is in Gaza. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve seen the reports. You’ve heard the stories. But we want to start the new year by [...]
We have no choice but to keep going. Will you stand with us?
On this last day of 2024, I’m sharing with you a longer than usual message. It’s from Wafaa, a longtime MECA staff member in Gaza. For nearly 15 months [...]
“A cup of clean water for my baby girl means so much to me”
No one in Gaza can get enough water to meet their most basic needs but with your support MECA provides nearly a million gallons of clean drinking water each month [...]
“Do not forget about Palestinian people in Gaza”
A Palestinian journalist asked a group of children in northern Gaza what is their wish and they immediately responded "For the war to be over!" I'm writing with urgent [...]