Help Gaza Families from Abroad

Many people in Ireland follow the news from Gaza closely and ask the same simple question: what can I actually do from here? If you want to help Gaza from Ireland in a way that reaches real people, this guide is written for you. We are the Ashqar family, displaced inside Gaza, and below we share honest, practical options for people in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and every town and village across the country.

Ireland's support so far

Ireland has been a steady humanitarian donor. In January 2026 the Minister for Foreign Affairs announced €42 million in support for the Palestinian people for the year, bringing Ireland's total since January 2023 to €144 million by the end of 2026. Through Irish Aid, the Government's development programme, Irish funding reaches Gaza via UN agencies, the Red Cross family and non-governmental organisations. This public support covers food, shelter, water, health and education at scale. What it cannot always do is meet the specific, everyday needs of one household. That is where ordinary people in Ireland can make a personal difference.

Choose one need and make it yours

The clearest way to help Gaza from Ireland is to pick one concrete need and support it. On our Forms of Assistance page every need has a target, a progress bar and its own QR code that you can scan with the Binance app. Some needs are monthly, like clean drinking water at about $100 a month, and some are one-time goals, like a solar panel or a simple wooden kitchen. If you would like to understand each need in detail before choosing, read Support a Family in Gaza: Food, Shelter and Daily Needs.

Giving in euro

Our needs are listed in US dollars because that is how prices are set for many goods in Gaza. The euro and the dollar are usually close in value, so a quick look at today's exchange rate is enough to know what your gift equals. A small regular amount, even the cost of a takeaway coffee once a week, adds up to clean water for a whole family every month.

We are only two hours apart

Gaza is two hours ahead of Ireland for most of the year, which makes communication easier than from many other countries. If you contact us through the WhatsApp number in our website footer, we will usually see your message the same day. The only delays come from weak internet and power cuts here, so please be patient if a reply takes longer than expected.

Registered charities and direct family support

The Charities Regulator keeps a public Register of Charities, and it encourages people to check that register before donating to any organisation. That is good advice for anyone giving to a charity. It is also important to be clear: our family is not a registered charity. Supporting us is a direct, personal gift from one family to another, so it does not qualify for the tax relief schemes that apply to approved charities. Many supporters in Ireland choose to do both, giving to established charities and also helping one family directly.

Turn community spirit into real help

Irish communities are good at coming together. A coffee morning, a school bake sale, a collection at your sports club or a small appeal in your workplace can easily cover one month of water or a set of school supplies for the children. Choosing one specific need from our assistance page gives your group a clear goal and a real family to follow.

Share our story

If giving money is not possible right now, sharing still matters. Posting our Family Photos, our Real Story and this article on social media helps other people in Ireland find a family they can trust. Every share brings our voice to someone new.

Stay with us for the long term

Gaza will need support long after it leaves the headlines. Following our Stories & Updates and checking the progress of each need from time to time keeps help steady when attention moves elsewhere. For a full explanation of how giving works and what happens after you donate, see Donate to a Family in Gaza: How Your Support Helps.

From Ireland to Gaza with care

Distance is not a barrier to kindness. When you help Gaza from Ireland, a few minutes and a small amount can mean safe water, healthy food and light for children who have already lost too much. If you are still exploring options, our guide How to Help a Family in Gaza lists more ways to make a difference.

Thank you to everyone in Ireland who reads our story and stands with us. When you are ready, visit our Forms of Assistance page and choose the need you would like to support.