FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Who are these trusted people in Gaza?
A: We work in through Gazze Destek, a Turkish association, and Hola Gaza, a Spanish association.
We rely on these organizations by sending them donations and determining distribution priorities based on the urgent needs reported by our team in Gaza. At times, the priority may be cash assistance, while in other instances, it could be flour, clothing, tents, or repairing water desalination stations.
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Q: How do you plan to get the goods passed the closed crossings?
A: When the crossings are closed, people depend on stockpiled goods that entered Gaza before the shutdown. However, due to limited supply, prices skyrocket, making essentials even harder to afford. That’s why, during these periods, our primary focus is on providing direct cash assistance to families, enabling them to purchase whatever they need.
Additionally, some residents sustain themselves by farming or raising poultry and livestock. While these local resources help, the prices of these goods also rise significantly when border closures disrupt the supply chain.
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Q: If you’re only sending money, who are the people?
A: Our team in Gaza maintains a verified database of families in need around them, which they have built through field visits to assess and confirm each household’s situation.
To prevent duplication, they also coordinate with other humanitarian organizations distributing aid in Gaza.
Once the aids are distributed, they provide us with documented proof, including:
• Videos showing the distribution process
• Written lists (for cash distributions) with the names and phone numbers of beneficiaries
Afterward, our team outside Gaza personally contacts the recipients to confirm that they have received the allocated funds.