ACFID has publicly stated its position on the conflict in the Middle East here.

The following text was written along Humanitarian Law and Principles guidelines, which centers the humanitarian needs of civilians.

Since Saturday 7th October 2023, there has been a catastrophic increase in violence between Palestinian armed groups and Israeli forces in Israel and Gaza. Civilians and civilian infrastructure including hospitals have tragically and unlawfully been the target of many of these attacks, causing unprecedented suffering.

As of January 7th 2024, almost 23,000 Palestinian people have been killed in Gaza. Up to 1.9 million people – 85 per cent of the population – have been displaced across the Gaza Strip. Almost 59,000 people have been reported injured. (Source: UNWRA). There have been reports of children forced to undergo limb amputations and women giving birth via C-sections without anaesthesia.

According to the WFP, 2.2 million people are in crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity, with one in four people facing extreme hunger.

Since October, Gaza’s population has faced extreme shortages of food, medicine, electricity , water and fuel. Humanitarian groups report impeded access to those in need.

Shelters housing Gaza’s displaced population are extremely crowded, and consequently sanitation remains a key concern. With hundreds of people per toilet and thousands without access to clean water, there is a grave risk of disease outbreaks. Much critical assistance is needed, including bedding, tents and winter clothing. (Source: UNOCHA)

There have also been outbreaks of violence in nearby regions, including the West Bank and along the Israel-Lebanon border.

The humanitarian sector continues to call on all parties to the conflict to find a peaceful resolution, to uphold international law and protect civilians, including health and humanitarian aid workers.

ACFID members and local partners are on the ground and responding with life-saving humanitarian assistance, such as food, shelter, infrastructure, and health. Your donation will assist organisations to continue carrying out this crucial work. We will continue to update this page with additional members’ appeals as they are launched.

Please find out more about the valuable efforts of our members and how you can contribute to their responses below.

We will continue to update this page with additional members appeals as they are launched.

You can be assured that your support to any member listed below will meet identified needs on the ground. The standards by which ACFID members make appeals for donations are set by ACFID’s Code of Conduct. This includes a responsibility to provide clear information to their donors on the emergency and the work they are doing with affected communities.

All ACFID member appeals below have been checked and meet Code of Conduct requirements. Find out more about the standards ACFID members adhere to.

ACFID members responding

Donate Responsibly

Australians understand the impacts of humanitarian crises and are incredibly compassionate and generous. Unfortunately, if we are not smart in how we do that, we can actually cause more problems.

Unrequested goods such as food, clothing and medicines sent to countries experiencing crises consistently end up in landfill. Unrequested goods block valuable space at ports and airports and can prevent vital aid getting through. Cash is fast, flexible, and is used to meet the immediate and changing needs of those affected.

With cash donations goods can be sourced and purchased locally. This supports local businesses, keeps people in jobs, and stimulates the local economy.

If you want your donation to have a long-lasting impact, consider donating cash.

Find out more about how to donate responsibly at:  donateresponsibly.org.