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The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, ‘Adhere to Shaam, for it is Allah’s best land, to which He selects His best servants…’ [Abu Dawud]
For over a year, Palestinians in Gaza have faced unimaginable suffering, grief, and loss. Since the outbreak of war, more than 2 million people have been trapped in a relentless nightmare of death and destruction on an unprecedented scale.
Their daily lives are consumed by fear, thirst, hunger, disease, and dehumanization, compounded by a lack of basic sanitation and repeated displacement. Famine looms as a real threat across the Gaza Strip, and conditions continue to worsen.
The relentless attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 42,000 Palestinians, with 70% of those lost being women and children. Most hospitals in Gaza have ceased functioning, and those that remain operational are overwhelmed by the influx of survivors needing urgent medical care.
Fuel supplies are nearly exhausted, leading to severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. The number of aid trucks entering Gaza each day is less than one-fifth of what the UN considers necessary. Even prior to this escalation, 68% of Palestinians were living below the poverty line, relying heavily on humanitarian assistance from organizations like Muslim Hands.
Amidst this ongoing crisis, the destruction of over 700 groundwater wells since October 2023 has plunged Gaza into a severe water crisis, impacting 90% of the population. The UN estimates that the average Gazan is surviving on just 3 liters of water per day—far below the humanitarian standard of 15 liters. This dire shortage of clean water significantly heightens the risk of waterborne and skin diseases among displaced individuals, making immediate action essential.
In response, we are establishing large Sadaqah Jariyah desalination plants at schools across Gaza. Each project includes drilling new groundwater wells, installing desalination systems to purify brackish water, and setting up water storage tanks with solar panels. These plants will provide safe drinking water to 10,000 people daily, ensuring each individual receives 5 liters for drinking and 5 liters for domestic use.
Alhamdulillah, with your support and through our partnerships, we are giving nearly 500,000 people access to essential food, water, shelter, and medical care. However, the need remains critical.
Give hope to the people of Gaza today. Your Zakat and Sadaqah can provide clean, fresh water for life and support those who continue to endure unimaginable hardship.
Key Facts
Established in 1996, Muslim Hands SA NPC is an aid agency and NGO aiming to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. It is a branch of Muslim Hands UK established in 1993 in Nottingham.