Decades of discrimination, violence and poverty have taken a devastating toll on the health of children living under Israel’s military occupation and as refugees.
We are working to give every Palestinian child a healthier start, and a chance at a brighter future.
- Addressing malnutrition in Gaza: with rising levels of anaemia, wasting, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies, we are seeing more children in need than ever. We provide therapeutic food, supplements, and medication, along with food packages and cooking lessons for parents to sustain healthy diets at home.
- Saving newborn lives: since 2008, we’ve supported the establishment of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Gaza and equipped hospitals with essential medicines, equipment, and neonatal life support training for doctors, nurses and midwives - helping babies survive and thrive.
- Preventing disease: we support immunisation efforts, including polio immunisation, to protect children from preventable illness and strengthen community health.
- Supporting families: our programmes include psychosocial support and counselling for children and their caregivers, recognising that healthy children depend on supported, informed families.
- Lifelong impact: by combining prevention, treatment and education, we are working with local partners to break the cycle of poor health and create better futures for the next generation.
Impact so far
In the last six months:
57,118
children screened for malnutrition
enabling timely support for healthier growth and development.
27,398
children have received emergency medical care in the West Bank
ensuring urgent treatment and saving lives.
385
critically ill babies and children cared for
providing vital care through the neonatal and paediatric intensive care units that MAP supports in Gaza, giving them a chance to survive and thrive.
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