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Families in Palestine and across the refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon are caught between politics and poverty, and continue to struggle to access the most basic of necessities, including food, water, shelter and medical care. The Covid-19 Crisis is only bringing more suffering and hardship to their lives, with…

Food sustains individuals, communities and economies and is also a vital part of cultures and heritage. It is also a source of great stress and despair for millions across the world coping with food insecurity, malnutrition and even starvation. Palestinians across the Middle East continue to face ongoing struggles and…

The Gaza Strip is facing the Coronavirus pandemic with the majority of its population traumatised and impoverished, a lack of access to clean water and a broken health care system. The situation is critical and concerning, but even during these uncertain times, the people of Gaza are working hard to…

Domestic violence refers to interpersonal violence that happens in the context of the family. October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this is an issue that remains steeped in stigma, shame and misconceptions. Domestic violence or abuse can be physical, sexual, psychological or emotional. It can take the form of…

October 10th is marked as World Mental Health Day. This day was created to recognise the importance of mental health and to encourage research and work done to support better mental health globally. For Palestinian (and Syrian) refugees across our areas of operation, the humanitarian crises impacting their lives have…