While international attention has shifted between different global emergencies, millions of people in Gaza continue to live through extraordinary hardship. Families remain displaced, homes and essential infrastructure have been destroyed, and access to food, clean water, healthcare and safe shelter is still deeply restricted. Recent UN reports indicate that most people in Gaza are living in overcrowded displacement sites, with growing shortages of basic necessities, and continuing concerns about malnutrition, particularly among children.
UNICEF reports that hundreds of children have been killed since a ceasefire agreement came into effect in late 2025, while many more face hunger, illness and the long-term impacts of trauma. The organisation has also warned of rising rates of child malnutrition and increasing pressure on an already devastated health system.
The challenge for humanitarian organisations remains immense. Even when aid is available, getting it safely to communities can be difficult. The United Nations reports that humanitarian agencies continue to operate amid insecurity, movement restrictions and funding pressures, while aid workers themselves face significant risks. Gaza remained the deadliest place in the world for humanitarian workers in 2025, according to UN data.
Yet amid these challenges, local organisations and humanitarian partners continue their vital work.
Through the global Caritas network and partners such as Catholic Relief Services (CRS), support continues to reach families with food, clean water, shelter materials, hygiene supplies, psychosocial support and other essential assistance. Caritas partners have also been helping people rebuild their lives through specialised programs, including support for amputees and people living with life-changing injuries as a result of the conflict.
More than two million people continue to face severe humanitarian needs, with many families displaced multiple times and struggling simply to meet their daily needs. The need for humanitarian assistance remains urgent.
As the situation continues, we remain committed to standing alongside the people of Gaza. We will continue to advocate for the protection of civilians, for humanitarian access, and for a future in which all people can live in peace and security.
