'Give, Act and Pray' on Gaza, Christian Aid Urges

Tuesday September 24 2024

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As the Middle East approaches the grim milestone of a year since the start of the current conflict, Christian Aid has relaunched its emergency Gaza Appeal to help those affected.

The international development agency is asking supporters to give, act and pray, with the relaunch of its emergency appeal, an online vigil and monthly prayer meeting.

Head of Christian Aid Scotland, Val Brown, said: “Our supporters have already raised an enormously generous £2.2 million, which has helped us reach more than 800,000 people in Gaza. Our partners are providing psychological support, medical relief and community-led initiatives such as food, shelter, sanitation and cash. They have also helped Palestinians from Gaza who were receiving medical care or working in the West Bank and have been denied entry back. We recognise that Israelis are suffering trauma too and are working with partners to provide appropriate support. 

“But the need is vast and there is more we can do which is why we are relaunching our Gaza Appeal. With the support and prayers of our supporters, Christian Aid can and will reach more people with the assistance they need.”

Head of Middle East Policy & Advocacy at Christian Aid, William Bell, said that while aid is getting to people, a permanent ceasefire is the only way to work towards a sustainable peace and help people rebuild their lives.

He added: “Christian Aid is urging the UK Government to do all it can to advocate for the end of the occupation of Gaza, and the West Bank. All world leaders with influence should press for a full and permanent ceasefire to come into effect immediately. It remains the only serious option to avert further loss of civilian life and the deepening of this humanitarian catastrophe.”  

People can give via the Gaza Appeal .

They can act by joining Christian Aid’s online Gathered Vigil at 8am on Monday  October 7 (sign up via the website) and also by contacting their MPs, urging them to take action: calls to action. 

And they can pray at the monthly Prayers for Peace in the Middle East online events. The next events are today (September 24) and October 24.  To sign up, please visit: Prayers for Peace in the Middle East - Christian Aid.

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