Concern Worldwide has expanded its humanitarian response in Gaza by introducing cash transfer programs alongside ongoing water, sanitation, and hygiene support. The initiative aims to help families meet urgent needs while addressing the growing challenges caused by prolonged conflict and limited access to essential services.
The organization said that many people in Gaza continue to face severe living conditions, including overcrowded shelters, rising costs, and reduced access to safe water and sanitation. These challenges have increased risks for vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and displaced communities.
The new cash transfer program will allow households to purchase essential goods based on their most immediate needs. Concern said the flexible support will help families cope with high prices and limited availability of basic items while complementing existing humanitarian assistance.
Alongside financial support, Concern is continuing its water and sanitation operations, providing clean water access for around 10,000 people across five locations through emergency water supplies and infrastructure repairs. The organization is also improving sanitation facilities, distributing hygiene supplies, and providing menstrual hygiene kits to communities in need.
The expanded response will also include psychological support services through a new community hub featuring child-friendly spaces and safe areas for women and girls. The hub will provide group support sessions, educational activities, and community programs focused on stress management, emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive coping strategies.
Concern staff and community outreach teams will receive training in psychological first aid and referral practices to ensure people accessing services receive appropriate care and support.
The organization said the combination of cash assistance, essential services, and psychosocial support is designed to help communities address immediate challenges while strengthening their ability to recover and rebuild amid ongoing humanitarian pressures.
