The devastating conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, leading to a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis that threatens the lives of millions of people across the entire region.
Millions now live in makeshift and temporary shelter.
The Red Cross is working tirelessly to provide urgent emergency assistance for those in need.
Aid alone will not solve this crisis, but it will save lives.
Funds raised from this appeal will support the Red Cross to respond immediately to those who are suffering. People urgently need clean water, food, shelter and medical care. Red Cross and Red Crescent teams have already helped thousands affected by the conflict.
But we can’t continue this life-saving work without you.
The best way to help the millions being impacted by this devastating conflict is by donating today to the Irish Red Cross Middle East Crisis Appeal.
Intensifying hostilities are likely to cause yet more suffering and will likely exacerbate existing humanitarian emergencies.
What is the Red Cross response?
The Red Cross providing urgent humanitarian support to those impacted throughout the Middle East region:
- Red Cross volunteers are providing life-saving assistance through the sustained delivery of emergency medical services, blood transfusions, primary healthcare, and mental health support
- Red Cross volunteers are working to protect vulnerable populations by ensuring their dignified access to essential services, including shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene alongside multi-purpose cash assistance.
- Red Cross volunteers are strengthening resilience by supporting communities to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, addressing the long-term consequences of the crisis, and fostering community engagement and accountability
*Last updated October 2024
What can you do?
Your support has never been more needed. Please donate now to provide urgent food, shelter, water and medical care.