Gaza Water Crisis
Clean water is essential for human survival.
Gaza Water Project
Imagine having 90% of the water in your region unfit to drink! Unfortunately, that is the case in Gaza. The entire population of Gaza relies on a single underground aquifer. 95% of its water produced is contaminated by sea water, sewage and chemicals.
Without proper water sanitation systems, water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid are common in Gaza. The situation is so dire that Gaza residents have been forced to buy expensive bottled water or collect rainwater for daily use.
Increasing Water Scarcity and Low Funding
The water crisis in Gaza is escalating dangerously. The unsustainable water, sanitation and hygiene situation exacerbated by the longstanding blockade has been worsened by the 2014 conflict (OCHA). Even before the 2014 conflict, the water and sanitation sector was failing to provide for the needs of the 1.8 million people trapped in Gaza, isolated from the outside world.
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Constructing Water Wells & Installing Purifying Units
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It is estimated that around 80% of the Palestinians in Gaza are forced to buy treated water
From desalination plants that work to filter the contaminated aquifer water. Although this water is treated, it isn’t always safe. It is also extremely expensive. According to UN reports, families are spending up to a third of their income on water, forcing them to sacrifice food, medical care and education.
As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza protracts, exacerbated by the 10-year blockade that prevents critical reconstruction and development of safe water and sanitation systems, the water crisis will only intensify. According to statements made by our representatives in the Gaza Strip, “the water is too salty. Our children suffer from diarrhea and skin infections most of the time.”
Palestinians in Gaza remember a time when almost everyone could drink clean water from the tap. Today, less than four percent of freshwater is drinkable, and the surrounding area is polluted by sewage. Water polluted by human waste can cause the spread of deadly diseases like cholera. Water containing high levels of chloride and nitrates can have serious consequences for pregnant women and young children.
Without urgent funding, the crisis will spiral out of control. The UN’s prediction that Gaza will be unlivable will be a reality.
Gaza’s water resources are not safe to drink, and that Palestineans don’t get enough water to meet their daily needs
As a result, United Hands Relief identifies the most isolated communities that are affected by the worsening water crisis. We dig wells and install purifying units. Each well provides over 16,000 people with access to safe clean water. Gaza’s contaminated water is killing children every day. Give a monthly donation and help us provide the vulnerable children of Gaza with clean drinking water and reap the blessings for years to come!
UHR set up the Monthly Family Assistance program to reach refugees and affected families who live in extreme poverty. UHR teams and partners provide water and vital food assistance to ensure that families are well fed for one month.
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