Gaza Strip
Caritas for Gaza
Help civilians survive this humanitarian crisis
The Gaza Strip is experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. In this sealed-off area with no escape, essential resources such as clean water, food, medicine, electricity, and safe shelter are critically scarce. The war is destroying the lives of civilians who have nowhere to flee and nowhere to return.
Despite 92% of buildings being either damaged or destroyed, more than 2 million people still live in Gaza. Caritas Czech Republic, in cooperation with Caritas Jerusalem, is providing on-the-ground medical and psychological assistance as well as essential humanitarian aid.
Latest from Gaza
Gaza faces extreme conditions
December 12, 2025
Although the major fighting has ceased, life in Gaza remains extremely difficult. Food is more available, but prices are very high – a kilo of chicken costs 70 shekels, and gas is both expensive and scarce. Medicines are almost unobtainable, and roads are still blocked by rubble and are being cleared slowly. Entire neighbourhoods have been destroyed, and thousands of people are surviving the winter in makeshift shelters. Some parts of Gaza continue to be bombed.
Primary Health Care Clinic
Place of safety in the heart of war
In the heart of war-torn Gaza, Caritas Czech Republic, in cooperation with Caritas Jerusalem, provides medical care to those who need it most. Our clinic treats 60 to 80 people every day, offering basic health services, essential medication distribution, and psychological support. For many, the clinic is the only place where they can find relief from pain, compassionate care, and a safe space.
24/7 CRISIS HELPLINE
What people in Gaza are experiencing
More than 22,000 people from Gaza reached out to the SAWA crisis helpline – supported by Caritas Czech Republic – over a three-month period, averaging over 241 calls per day. Callers speak of deep trauma, fear, and desperate efforts to protect their children:
1,900+
calls to release emotional distress
1,000+
remote medical consultations
700+
calls addressing anxiety and fear
400+
calls related to grief over the loss of loved ones
100+
calls from individuals with suicidal thoughts
100+
contacts with parents concerned about children's bedwetting
30+
calls from parents struggling to feed their children
* Figures reflect calls made during the second quarter of 2025.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT – CASE MANAGEMENT
Behind every number is a human story
The most complex cases are discreetly referred to the case manager by the primary health clinic or the SAWA crisis helpline. Working in close cooperation with local partners, the case manager ensures prompt and coordinated assistance – from safe shelter, food, and hygiene supplies to psychosocial and legal support. Thanks to this coordination, assistance reaches even the most vulnerable people who would otherwise be left without any support.
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