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On 22 August 2025, famine was officially confirmed in Gaza City for the first time. More than half a million people – children, parents, and grandparents – are trapped in unimaginable conditions of hunger, loss, and suffering.  

“Our worst fears that we've been warning about have come true. A famine is occurring in Gaza City, in the north of Gaza, and it's possible that within a couple of weeks, that famine will spread.” - Tess Ingram, UNICEF Spokesperson.

Without immediate action, more children will die. 

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Children must not be left to starve

“As they say, hunger is merciless. I cannot bring anything for my children, not even something worth one shekel.” — Haneen, mother in Gaza 

Haneen’s words echo the reality that most families are living every single day.  

After nearly two years of conflict, repeated displacement, and severe restrictions on humanitarian aid, families have exhausted every possible means of survival. Children are wasting away, too weak to cry or eat. 

UNICEF teams remain on the ground. With your donation today, we will continue to deliver life-saving and critical supplies and services, including nutrition supplies to children and families in urgent need. 

Situation of Gaza in numbers 

1 million children in need

Over 500,000

People are facing famine

1.3 Million people in need

3,300,000

People in need of humanitarian assistance

displaced

1,700,000

Children in need of humanitarian assistance

How can you help?

UNICEF's response will continue to focus on responding to the needs of millions of children and families currently facing an urgent and pressing need for protection and humanitarian assistance.  

Your support can help reach more children and families with-

  • Nutrition supplies, including ready-to-use infant formula, specialised supplementary food, nutrient supplements, and ready-to-use therapeutic food for the early prevention and treatment of acute malnutrition.
  • Safe and clean water through water trucking and the distribution of bottled water. UNICEF is also reaching children and families with water containers, chlorine tablets for water purification, and fuel to operate water wells and desalination plants.
  • Helping children heal through mental health support and family reunification.
  • Immunizing children to protect them from deadly, preventable diseases.
  • Setting up temporary learning spaces so children can continue their education and regain some sense of normalcy.
  • Cash assistance for the most vulnerable households to meet their basic needs.

Your donation helps UNICEF maintain its critical presence in Gaza, supporting children and families with life-saving services every day.

It also ensures we’re ready to act the moment aid is allowed in.

Please, help us stay and respond—for children who have nowhere else to turn. 

Disclaimer: 
 
*Donations received will be used to fund UNICEF’s response for children and families in Gaza with 10% of total donations going towards responding to the urgent needs of many more children and families facing the most challenging situations elsewhere in the world. Your donation today will help us be there for every child, even those living with very little to no support.
 
**As a United Nations entity enjoying privileges and immunities enshrined in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, UNICEF does not have a tax registration number in any country because it is not subject to tax on its income in any jurisdiction and because it is not subject to the jurisdiction of any national authority, including any tax authority. 
 
***Please note that the stories of children and price point descriptions mentioned (if any) are to illustrate activities and the impact your donation can make to the lives of vulnerable children in Gaza and around the world. UNICEF, based on the need on the ground, will allocate resources to areas that need funds the most.