Gaza Emergency Response
Gaza Emergency Update:
The Rafah border crossing is now open but due to severe restrictions, the movement of aid into The Gaza Strip, and the movement of people into and out of the area remains limited. More than 71,000 people have officially died, though the actual number is significantly higher. More than 1.6 million people still face acute levels of food insecurity. About 1 million people require emergency shelter items. More than 18,000 patients remain in critical conditions. The scale of need in Gaza remains high. We urge you to donate generously today to help provide relief for those suffering.
Donate Now
What is happening in Gaza?
Despite the ceasefire implementation, Gaza still remains a humanitarian flashpoint. Violence is ongoing as hospitals and healthcare facilities struggle to treat the sick, injured, and wounded. 81% of all structures in Gaza are damaged or destroyed. More than 570 aid workers have lost their lives, straining humanitarian efforts even more.
Penny Appeal Canada has continued to deliver relief to the people of Gaza by sourcing items inside of Gaza whenever possible. Due to the limited number of aid trucks allowed to enter, humanitarian agencies have struggled to keep up with the scale of need. We urge you to keep donating any amount you can to help us with essential food items, emergency surgeries, and more.
Latest Updates
February 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Penny Appeal Canada is taking an integrated approach by working directly with trusted local organizations, who are registered UN partners. Supplies and services will be secured through these organizations and local suppliers. We work with partner organizations who have undergone a rigorous screening process to ensure they comply with the requirements set out by the Canadian Government, as well as with Penny Appeal Canada programmatic and reporting requirements.
Yes. PAC also has representatives on the ground conducting needs assessments on an urgent basis, especially in the early days of the crisis, to determine who has been adversely affected and what kind of urgent or long term support they will require. We rely on the knowledge, capacity, and resources of local NGOs who conduct real time assessments of the situation on the ground as it develops.
Based on the updates we have received in the past 24 hours, the following needs are most urgent:
- Fuel to keep hospitals and medical equipment operational
- Medical supplies and medication
- Daily essentials for displaced families: food, clean water, hygiene kits
- Emergency kits for displaced families: blankets, first aid kits, solar powered lights.
Since the organizations we work with are based in Gaza and registered with the UN and other international agencies, they have access to the warehouses that stock relief items. Additionally, the staff and community members are invested in ensuring the relief items reach those in most need.
Distributions of the necessities take place in temporary shelters, hospitals and where most needed across the city. We also request proof of the distribution through photos and videos wherever possible.
ZAKAT
A Sacred Trust That Transforms
At Penny Appeal Canada, your Zakat is treated as an Amanah, a sacred trust. Every contribution is used responsibly according to Islamic jurisprudence to reach those most in need, while sustaining the hands that work tirelessly to deliver your Zakat with dignity and care. Together, we ensure your giving goes further, creating a lasting impact and blessings for our beneficiaries.
More Active Projects
