Minister Hussen Announces $50 million for Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza and West Bank
November 29, 2024 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, today announced $50 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will provide essential food, shelter, healthcare, and protection services to vulnerable populations in the region.
“Canada is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank,” said Minister Hussen. “This funding will help provide critical assistance to those in need and support efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.”
The funding will be provided through the Humanitarian Coalition, a consortium of 12 Canadian non-governmental organizations that provide humanitarian assistance around the world. The Coalition’s members are:
- Action Against Hunger
- Canadian Foodgrains Bank
- CARE Canada
- Doctors of the World Canada
- Islamic Relief Canada
- Mercy Corps Canada
- Oxfam Canada
- Plan International Canada
- Save the Children Canada
- Tearfund Canada
- World Vision Canada
- World University Service of Canada
The Coalition will work with local partners in Gaza and the West Bank to identify and address the most urgent humanitarian needs. This funding will support a range of activities, including:
- Providing food assistance to families who have been affected by conflict or displacement.
- Distributing shelter materials to families who have lost their homes.
- Providing healthcare services, including vaccinations, prenatal care, and treatment for chronic diseases.
- Offering protection services to vulnerable populations, including women and children.
Canada has a long history of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and the West Bank. In 2023, Canada provided $20 million in humanitarian assistance to the region. This new funding brings Canada’s total humanitarian assistance to Gaza and the West Bank to $70 million since 2018.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank is one of the most severe in the world. The region has been plagued by conflict and instability for decades, and the population is facing a range of challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity.
Canada’s humanitarian assistance is helping to meet the urgent needs of the people of Gaza and the West Bank and is supporting efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
Minister Hussen announces $50 million for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and West Bank
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