Middle East Emergency

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is one of the most urgent in the world today. Ongoing conflict has caused widespread destruction and left millions of people – almost the entire population – displaced or negatively impacted in some way. Thousands of civilians have been injured or killed, and access to essentials like clean water, food, and healthcare has become severely limited. Electricity is scarce, and most hospitals are operating well beyond their capacity or have been damaged. Sanitation systems are failing, which also raises the risk of disease outbreaks.

EAA member organisations are delivering emergency aid in the region. With the help of generous donations from the Australian public, They are providing life-saving assistance such as food parcels, clean water, safe shelter, hygiene kits and medical support. Learn more about how Australians can make a difference.

Delivering humanitarian aid in conflict-affected regions like Gaza and Lebanon is not only incredibly challenging but extremely dangerous. While access remains a major challenge, EAA’s 15 member organisations are working through trusted local partners and global humanitarian networks to deliver aid to affected communities wherever possible.

Aid delivery is carefully coordinated, usually with the support of the United Nations and other established agencies. Despite damaged roads and poor communications infrastructure, aid convoys and local teams continue to support affected communities.
While there is no centralised EAA appeal for this emergency, our members responding on the ground are accepting donations directly. In formal appeals, EAA only allocates funds to members actively responding and capable of delivering aid. Depending on the situation, aid can be distributed via trucks, medical teams or community hubs. It’s an approach that is both safe and highly effective. To understand how we stay accountable, read our Transparency Policy and Donor Promise

Lebanon is facing a complex and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, exacerbated by the effects of regional conflict. In southern Lebanon, cross-border hostilities have led to the evacuation of villages and towns. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, many of whom now face uncertain futures. Homes and infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed, and access to food, clean water and medical care is limited in many areas.

Families returning to their communities might find their houses uninhabitable, with little or no government support available to rebuild. Thankfully, our member organisations are responding to the crisis through distributing emergency supplies and providing temporary shelter for children and families who have been affected by displacement. See our current appeals for more information or to contribute.

Emergency Action Alliance makes it easier for Australians to support international humanitarian responses by connecting them with our 15 trusted member organisations. While we are not running a centralised appeal for this crisis, many of our members are actively responding on the ground in Gaza.

These organisations are providing life-saving support such as food parcels, emergency medical care, clean drinking water, temporary shelter, and psychosocial support for children and families. EAA does not deliver aid directly but helps build awareness of the efforts of our members, making it easier for the Australian public to contribute.

Your support helps ensure aid reaches those who need it most, even in the most challenging conditions. Donate now to support this critical work helping families affected by the Gaza humanitarian crisis.