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GPAA Daily Water, Bread & Food Distribution Project – Ongoing
GPAA Is honored to be running almost daily – conditions permitting – distribution of drinking water and bread bags to the displaced families in the tent camps in various parts of Gaza
Project Summary
GPAA field volunteers distribute drinking water and bread bags to the displaced people in the tent camps throughout the strip. Given how hard it is to have access to drinking water and bread, this ongoing project has been a major undertaking by the association.
Impact and Results
The impact of these almost daily rations of drinking water and bread bags to the displaced populations throughout the Gaza Strip has been evidently remarkable. Many families that have no adult members to secure such necessities have been the major beneficiaries of this undertaking. Also, areas where water access has been scarce or risky have benefited and continue to benefit from this project. This project expands on a daily basis thanks to the donors generous donations.
Regular Distribution of Hygienic Supplies
Project Summary
In light of the extreme restrictions imposed on the delivery of hygienic supplies in Gaza, GPAA strives to provide various hygienic supplies throughout the strip wherever and whenever possible.
Impact and Results
The availability of hygienic supplies in war-struck areas in Gaza is crucial for public health and well-being. Access to clean water, soap, and sanitation facilities can significantly reduce the prevalence of diseases, improve overall health outcomes, and contribute to social and economic development.
Disease Prevention:
- Reduction of waterborne diseases: Access to clean water and proper sanitation can prevent the spread of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea.
- Improved hygiene practices: Availability of soap and handwashing facilities can reduce the transmission of infectious diseases like influenza, pneumonia, and skin infections.
- Improved quality of life: Access to hygienic supplies can improve the overall quality of life for people living in tent camps.
Empowering Al-Jamia Al-Abyad: A Successful Community Energy Project
Project Summary
The “Establishment of an Energy Station in Al-Jamia Al-Abyad” aimed to enhance local infrastructure by providing sustainable energy solutions. This initiative involved the installation of a 5 kW energy device, solar panels, batteries, and essential wiring to operate a local well and street lighting.
Impact and Results
- Improved Access to Water: The energy station now powers a local well, ensuring a reliable water supply for the community.
- Enhanced Safety: Street lighting powered by the new energy station has significantly improved nighttime safety for residents.
This project has transformed the daily lives of Al-Shati Camp Al-Jamia Al-Abyad neighborhood residents, providing essential resources and improving overall living conditions.
A water well serving displaced residents in Mawasi Khan Younis Rea
This is a water for multi purposes (Drinking & washing) since El Mawasi area is nearly deserted place and people who located at this area are in an insisting need for such project. The project will secure water for multi purposes (Drinking & washing) since El Mawasi area is nearly deserted place and people who located at this area are in an insisting need for such project.
The GPAA is a humanitarian society that’s why the project aligns with the mission and priorities of the GPAA.
The project will provide 500 (2500 persons) displaced families with adequate quantities of water to cover the daily basic needs of water.
Project Summary
This is a water for multi purposes (Drinking & washing) since El Mawasi area is nearly deserted place and people who located at this area are in an insisting need for such project.
Impact and Results
1This project will meet the displaced people’s daily needs of water which is essential to their survival.
The project will protect the beneficiaries from being caught with catching diseases.
The free of charge water distributions will be of great value to the beneficiaries since they are living under abject poor conditions and they have no money left.
Helping Farming Families in Northern GAZA
The project aims at targeting 100 families that live in the north of Gaza, the north has empty spaces that would enable families sustain the gardens and ultimately produce healthy food for themselves, their neighbors and their friends.
Project Summary
The project aims at targeting 100 families that live in the north of Gaza, the north has empty spaces that would enable families sustain the gardens and ultimately produce healthy food for themselves, their neighbors and their friends. Under the current circumstances of ongoing war and the lack of food supplies and the insane prices of vegetables, this idea would give hope to the people that they can grow their own food. The project also aims at growing and target the shelter centers.
We are going to support 100 families who live under the poverty line and live up to the standards such as having empty space in their house, which would enable them to sustain the project. The families would be provided with the seeds and seedlings and will be followed up and helped constantly by agricultural engineers who are going to teach them and support them throughout the entire period of the project.
Impact and Results
Each family received:
- At least 30 assorted seasonal vegetables seedlings (Palestinian summer squash, hot peppers, eggplant, cucumber and tomatoes)
- 80 grams of local seeds (dill, mulukhiya, chard),
- Compost, soil, and amendments
- Plastic planters, where needed
- Training and follow up by agriculture experts
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