What is our mission?

Through the past ten years KinderUSA’s remarkable and diverse range of supporters have stayed the course, never wavering from their commitment in safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian child according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, forgoing fear to provide sustainable lifesaving projects for the children in Palestine. Yet, we continue to witness a brutal, cruel blockade on Gaza 5 years and counting that punishes infants and children.

This year, Ramadan will pose a far greater challenge for the children in Gaza than at any other time over the last decade. With more than 70% of the population currently receiving humanitarian aid, the ability to feed one's family is the greatest struggle for the people of Gaza. Any change in funding from the humanitarian sector is certain to affect profoundly the well-being of the population.

Our Ramadan food distribution program in Gaza is continuing daily this month as families come in large numbers, enduring extreme temperatures to line up early out of fear that there will not be enough food for everyone. The punishing heat forces people to move quickly through so they can get the fresh food, like cheese and eggs, home before spoiling. Three of the chickens didn’t make it, but as Nehaia, KinderUSA representative in Gaza, reported back, “quality control was in place at all times with spot testing being conducted throughout the distribution”. We would like to share Nehaia's observations based on her interviews with some of the beneficiaries: