John}, a moment of joy can plant a seed of hope.

Just ask Nour, who uses play to help children in Gaza:

PICTURE: Nour facilitates recreational and psychological support sessions, including games and music, for children between 2-11 years old.

"I had to flee my home in Rafah, so I know what it's like to live with no electricity, running water or sewer system. Things like music and play give children some relief, helping them to find hope, even in the most difficult conditions. I am thankful that we can still bring smiles to the children's faces." –Nour

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John}, children are bearing the brunt of the war in Gaza. Unrelenting violence, forced displacement and the loss of an entire school year are likely to impact them for the rest of their lives.

But even in the darkest times, brighter days are possible for these children who have lost so much—thanks to the support of compassionate donors like you.

Make your year-end gift to the IRC today—while you can still make 3X the impact—to provide critical and life changing support to families fleeing crisis and conflict around the world.

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When you donate, you’re not just helping to meet urgent needs—you're often giving children a chance to smile, laugh and hope. 💛

In addition to delivering health, water, sanitation and hygiene services, the IRC is working with community facilitators to create safe spaces for children's expression and communication, alongside providing mental health and psychosocial support services.

"We have to try to make the kids happy so we can continue our lives," Nour says. "We have to keep moving forward for Gaza."

PICTURE: At a temporary shelter in Rafah, Gaza, children participate in IRC-supported recreational activities that provide moments of normalcy and emotional relief amid displacement.

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Thank you for your support.
—The IRC

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The IRC continues to call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire as the only way to protect Palestinian lives, secure the release of the remaining hostages, and safely scale up humanitarian assistance and service delivery.

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