How to Help a Family in Gaza

If you have ever searched for how to help a family in Gaza, you probably felt two things at once: a strong wish to do something, and a quiet fear that your help might never reach real people. We are the Ashqar family, and we write this from inside Gaza. We have lived through repeated displacement, nights in a tent, and the daily struggle to find water, food and light for our children. This guide explains, in plain words, the practical ways you can help a family in Gaza and make sure your support truly counts.

Why helping one family in Gaza still matters

The ceasefire of October 2025 brought more aid into the Strip, but life is far from normal. According to the latest analysis by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the entire Gaza Strip remains in a food "Crisis" phase, and about 1.4 million people are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity through December 2026. The same report warns that without humanitarian food assistance, around 90 percent of the population would face that level of hunger. You can follow the wider situation through the regular updates published by UN OCHA.

Large organizations do vital work at scale. But the needs of a single household, such as rent, drinking water, a safe place to cook or school supplies for a child, often fall between the cracks. That is where direct family support makes a visible difference.

1. Cover a monthly essential

The simplest way to help a family in Gaza is to cover one recurring need. For our family, clean drinking water costs about $100 a month, and healthy food and nutritional supplements for the children start from around $150. Even part of one of these amounts removes real pressure from parents who wake up every day wondering how to feed their children. You can see every need, its cost and its progress on our Forms of Assistance page.

2. Help a displaced family find safer shelter

A tent is not a home. It floods in winter, burns hot in summer and offers no privacy. Our goals include a simple caravan to replace the old tent and monthly rental support for a safe apartment. If you want to understand what living in a tent really means, read A Daily Struggle for Survival.

3. Support electricity and light

Without power, nights are dark and phones cannot be charged to stay in touch with relatives or follow the news. A small solar system can change a family's daily routine. We explain this need in detail in Help a Gaza Family Get Solar Energy.

4. Help the family cook safely

Many families in Gaza cook on open fires using wood or rubbish, which is unsafe for children and harmful to health. A basic wooden kitchen with a sink and simple utensils gives a family a cleaner, safer way to prepare meals. You can read more in How Families Cook in Gaza: Daily Life Without Kitchens.

5. Invest in the children's education

Schools and classrooms were badly damaged, yet children still want to learn. Notebooks, pens and school bags may sound small, but they keep a child connected to a normal future. Supporting school supplies is one of the most hopeful ways to support a family in Gaza.

6. Share the family's story

Not everyone can donate, and that is fine. Sharing a real story with friends, on social media or in your community helps more people find families who need support. Our Family Photos and Stories & Updates pages show what daily life looks like for us, and every share widens the circle of people who care.

7. Give regularly, even if it is small

One-time gifts are welcome, but regular monthly support lets a family plan ahead instead of living day to day. A small amount every month is often more useful than a single larger gift, because essentials like water and food are needed every month.

How to make sure your help reaches the family

Before you donate to a family in Gaza, take a few minutes to check who you are supporting. Look for real photos, consistent updates over time and a clear explanation of how money is used. Ask questions and expect honest answers. We wrote about this openly in Who to Donate to for Gaza: The Ashqar Family Is an Example, and we publish progress for each need so supporters can see what has been achieved and what is still missing.

Start helping today

Learning how to help a family in Gaza is the first step, and taking action is the next. Whether you cover a month of clean water, contribute toward safer shelter or simply share our story, your kindness reaches real children and parents. Visit our Forms of Assistance page to choose the need you would like to support. Thank you for standing with us. Read more about why we chose to speak openly in Believing in Our Story.