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Dear friend,

The most heartbreaking yet anticipated humanitarian crisis is taking place in Gaza: Over 500,000 people have plunged into catastrophic levels of hunger with many now experiencing famine.

An entirely man-made conflict is starving hundreds of thousands of people to death.

The confirmation of famine in Gaza by a UN-backed report comes after 23 months of bombardment, displacement, blockade, aid restrictions, and political inaction. The report also projects the number of severe malnutrition cases to more than double — from 14,100 to 41,000.

Mercy Corps is working in and around Gaza, responding to families' dire needs.

Please read further to learn about our work in this critical moment — but first consider making a gift today to help us effectively respond to families in crisis in Gaza and 35+ countries.
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A boy carries an empty pail, on his way to an emergency distribution of hot food at the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
Gaza food systems have been ruined. Over 98 percent of cropland in Gaza is either damaged, inaccessible or both. Much of the infrastructure essential for the flow and storage of food is destroyed. And just 55,600 metric tons of food have been able to enter Gaza in the first half of August, a small fraction of what’s needed to meet the compounding, prolonged, and catastrophic needs on the ground. It is simply not enough.

Families are going days without food. Children are being reduced to skeletons. Infrastructure is collapsing from constant bombing. Aid is rapidly depleting. The people of Gaza are losing the last sliver of hope that remained.

Famine is no longer a risk in Gaza — it’s a reality. It’s a race against time, and every effort by all actors counts. Immediate and decisive action will save lives and alleviate suffering.

Mercy Corps is on the ground, providing clean drinking water to help families with hygiene practices, dehydration, and household needs. We are continuing to call for a permanent ceasefire and the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid. We have lifesaving assistance at the border that’s ready to distribute as soon as restrictions are lifted. This includes the 4,600 food kits, 14,000 hygiene kits, and more than 8,640 emergency shelter kits waiting for clearance to enter Gaza. But more support is needed to meet this urgent and catastrophic crisis deteriorating in Gaza.

As a committed supporter, will you make a gift today to help us deliver life-saving and life-sustaining aid to Gaza, Sudan, and 35+ countries around the world?
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Sincerely,

The Mercy Corps team