Since October 7, 2023, Americares has worked to address the urgent health needs of children and adults affected by the crisis. Our work includes increasing access to medical care, medicine, medical supplies and mental health support.
• Americares has delivered 35 tons of essential medicine and medical supplies to Gaza, including enough medicine to fill more than 350,000 prescriptions.
• Americares is supporting seven partner organizations providing mental health and psychosocial support services in Gaza, reaching more than 9,500 people experiencing the trauma of war and displacement
• Americares has awarded $760,000 in funding for mental health services, medication and medical teams providing essential health care services in Gaza, which has no fully functioning hospitals.
• We are also supporting health services in Egypt and Lebanon, including medical care and mental health support for children evacuated to Egypt.
In Israel, Americares worked with multiple organizations after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack to meet physical and mental health needs including supporting a mental health hotline, distribution of household supplies and baby care items, and child friendly spaces for populations displaced within Israel due to the hostilities.
Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches 85 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. Thank you for being apart of this response with your contribution.
*Should Americares raise funds in excess of what's needed to respond to this particular crisis, the funds will be redirected to where the need is greatest.
