About the Project
The project consisted of organizing a free medical camp focused on malaria treatment and diagnosis for vulnerable children.
Location
Asda’a Camp, Mawasi Area, Khan Younis, South Gaza, Palestine
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | October 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $8,000 |
| CBO Partner | Gaza Kinder Relief |
| Village | Asda’a Camp, Mawasi Area, Khan Younis |
| Country | Palestine |
| # of Children Impacted | 200 |
| Community Contribution | volunteers, additional 50 blankets |
As the Siege on Gaza Neared the One Year Point, Khan Younis Faced a Harsh Winter and a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
By October 2024, Gaza had been under siege for nearly a year, with the humanitarian situation worsening as winter approached. In Khan Younis, once a refuge for displaced families, conditions had deteriorated into a desperate struggle for survival. Months of Israel’s relentless bombardment and blockade had left infrastructure in ruins, with hospitals overwhelmed, food supplies dwindling, and clean water increasingly scarce. As temperatures dropped, families—many living in makeshift shelters or the open—faced the added threat of cold, illness, and malnutrition. Children, already suffering from trauma and severe psychological distress, were among the most vulnerable. With inadequate shelter, medical care, and access to education, an entire generation was being shaped by fear and deprivation, their futures increasingly uncertain.
Luena Foundation and Kinder Relief Provide 250 Winter Blankets to Families in Gaza’s Asda’a Camp
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to purchase and distribute 200 high-quality, army-style blankets for families in Asda’a Camp in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza. Kinder Relief contributed an additional 50 blankets to the effort. These exceptionally warm blankets will provide critical support as winter approaches, helping to cover half of the camp’s residents. We are eager to expand our support for refugees in Gaza and other vulnerable communities worldwide.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Kinder Relief is a U.S.-based non-profit dedicated to supporting children in conflict zones through a comprehensive approach that includes emergency aid, medical evacuation, and healthcare support. Their on-ground teams distribute essential supplies such as food, water, hygiene kits, clothing, tents, and blankets to thousands of displaced children and families in Gaza, delivering over $500,000 in aid in 2024 alone. They also operate mobile kitchens serving hot meals in camps for displaced people. Specializing in the medical evacuation of critically ill and injured children, Kinder Relief collaborates with medical professionals to secure world-class, fully funded treatment abroad, managing the entire process and providing ongoing support to evacuated families. Additionally, their local healthcare teams in Gaza, comprising experienced doctors, nurses, and therapists, offer continuous medical assistance, including access to medication and essential services, while a global network of medical advisors provides expert guidance to sustain children’s lives prior to evacuation. To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
