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Organized by Zam Zam

Gaza Winter Relief - Zam Zam x PaliRoots

$70,326

raised of $20,000 USD goal

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Impact: Gaza Strip

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by January 1, 2020 at 5:45 AM EDT

Providing Winter Clothing and Vitamin A for the Children of Gaza


One Million Children in Unlivable Gaza

Make a difference and join us today to provide bundles of warm clothing and Vitamin A to the children of Gaza this winter. The 4th annual Winter Relief Drive aims to supply not only jackets, jeans, wool thermals, socks, and shoes to children, but also a one-year supply of Vitamin A to a child in need. Help us bring warmth to the children of Gaza and give them hope for future winters to come.  

​Vitamin A

Thanks to our partner, Salaam Nutritionals, we will provide enough Vitamin A for one child for an entire year. Vitamin A is critically important for a healthy immune system to fight infections, prevent blindness, and to protect the organs against dehydration due to diarrhea. This is especially significant for malnourished children living in inhumane conditions, such as those in Gaza. 


Donation Tiers

Our donation tiers range from the Bronze Package ($25) which will support one child to our Diamond Package ($1,000) which will provide winter clothes and Vitamin A to 40 children. Any donation, big or small, will be greatly appreciated!

                                          1st Distribution Photos (12/07/2019):


Why Support this Project? 

The Gaza Strip, an area of 140 square miles is already densely populated with over 2 million inhabitants. The Israeli blockade, in effect since 2007, has led to insufferable conditions for the Palestinian people. Electricity is only available in rotating cycles of 2 hours/day. More than 20% of households have no access to gas. Access to basic human necessities like food and water is at a minimum.

Over 70% of Palestinians in Gaza rely on humanitarian aid, and the most vulnerable are the children. The UN found in 2012 that if nothing were done to ease the blockade on Gaza, life there would become unlivable by 2020. 

Partners: PaliRoots & Salaam Nutritionals & Shifaa Foundation

 

PaliRoots is a social-cause brand that is inspired by the courage and strength of the Palestinian people. Each product they craft has a story that empowers their community with the goal to provide the world with resources and remembrance for the future generations to come.  



Salaam Nutritionals is a supplement company that crafts boring pills into delicious yet nutrient-rich gummy vitamins. They are the only company to have both Halal and Kosher certified products for the entire family. With every bottle of vitamins purchased they donate life saving vitamins to children in need. 

​Shifaa Foundation is working to address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable people around the world. We are powered by the belief that a better world is possible and committed to excellence through collaborative partnerships. 

About Zam Zam 

Zam Zam is a 100% volunteer-based, humanitarian organization devoted to playing a vital role in eradicating poverty by providing clean water, access to quality education, and sustainable farming to villages across the globe. Zam Zam has built 12 water systems in Gaza serving over 18,000 students with our trusted implementing partners on the ground, Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA).


Since 2014 Zam Zam Has: 

  • Raised $2.2M in funding for Palestine, Afghanistan, Uganda, Rwanda, and Malawi
  • Built over 90 water projects 
  • Built 4 schools total in Afghanistan and Rwanda
  • Provided over 500 farm animals
  • Cultivated over 600 community gardens/farms
  • Serving over 108,000 people
  • 91.2% goes straight to projects
  • All emails provided to the LaunchGood campaign will be added to the Zam Zam mailing list for general marketing purposes, updates, etc. 

    http://www.zamzamwater.org

    Previous Campaigns

    Over the last 3 years, we have raised over $172,000. We were able to provide 6,893 children with warm clothing. To all those that have supported this campaign; Thank you! 

    That’s 6,893 smiles. 6,893 dreams. We thank you, 6,893 times.


     



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    Updates 5

    Zam Zam4 years ago

    VIDEO: Final Distribution of Gaza Winter Relief Project

    Jummah Mubarak, 

    During times of hardship and difficulty is when we all need to come together. Although it may seem that the world is experiencing a great amount of hopelessness at the moment, we wanted to share with you the smiles and faces of the children that we all came together to serve this past winter. We are proud to present to you all the official distribution video of 4th Annual Gaza Winter Relief Project. 

    VIDEO: Distribution Video

    As always, we try to incorporate the collaboration of multiple stakeholders on the ground to maximize the number of children we can serve. The distribution process is a challenge logistically, but those efforts result in children in all eight refugee camps being served. We would like to extend our gratitude to our trusted implementing partner, MECA 

    We raised a total of $70,426 which equals a total of 2,864 children being served with 14,320 items of winter clothing.

    We would also like to express our appreciation to our brand partners, Salaam Nutritionals for their contribution of Vitamin A drops, Shifaa Foundation, and to PaliRoots for their collaborative efforts to this campaign for the past three consecutive years. 

    - The Zam Zam Family

    Zam Zam4 years ago

    Over $70,000 raised for the Children of Gaza!

    Greetings and Happy New Year to everyone!

    We are please to announce that we have completed the 4th Annual Gaza Winter Relief project and reached our overall goal with your generosity. We couldn't be more proud of this community of supporters. Below, we have attached the financial statement in respective to this project. A total of 2,864 bundles of clothing for 2,864 children was able to be provided. Phase II of the distribution will be completed this week and we will provide you all with an update as soon as we receive it. Thank you all and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

    Sincerely, 

    Team Zam Zam 

    Zam Zam4 years ago

    VIDEO: 1 Distribution for Gaza Complete!

    Good morning to you all, 


    We are extremely proud and excited to announce that last week we had our very 1st distribution of clothing completed for 2019. For this 1st phase, we were able to serve a total of 800 children. Below is a link to a video showing the actual process of making the clothing, packaging, and implementation. Our favorite part is being able to see the reactions of the children as they open their new bundles. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your generosity and compassion. 


    Video: https://vimeo.com/379487985

    Please note that this campaign is still live until December 31, 2019. 


    Sincerely, 

    Zam Zam  

    Zam Zam4 years ago

    1st Distribution of 2019 Complete!

    We are proud to announce the 1st distribution of 2019 has been completed!

    We were able to serve a total of 800 children (800 bundles of clothing) during phase one. We have scheduled multiple distributions throughout our campaign to ensure children in all eight refugee camps we serve are able to receive their winter bundles in a timely manner. 


    Our campaign goes through December 31, 2019, so we encourage all of you to join us in reaching as many Gazan children as we can. With your support, we know we can reach our ultimate goal of raising $100,000


    As of Saturday, Dec. 14th at 10am EST, we have raised $64,880 = 2,595 bundles.


    We appreciate all of YOU for your support and thank our partners, MECA, Salaam NutritionalsPali Roots, and Shifaa Foundation, for their collaborative efforts on this campaign. 

    For any questions, please reach out to us at info@zamzamwater.org. 

    Thank you, 

    Zam Zam Team


    Zam Zam4 years ago

    VIDEO: You helped raised over $41,600 for the children of Gaza!

    Big news! Thanks to your support this Giving Tuesday, we raised over $41,600 for the children of Gaza.

    In a single day, you and 662 other donors came together to provide nearly 2,000 children in Gaza with bundles of warm clothing and Vitamin A – and counting. 


    Thanks to you, we came in 4th place and won $4,000 as part of LaunchGood’s annual competition for the most donors. Our campaign will run through December 31, 2019.


    As of Sat, Dec. 7th at 2pm EST, we have raised $51,967 = 2,078 bundles.


    We would like to also appreciate our collaborative work with PaliRoots, MECA, Salaam Nutritionals, and Shifaa Foundation. Our work would not be possible without all of you standing beside us.

    - Zam Zam Team


    VIDEO: Introducing the Gaza Winter Project with distribution footage:

    https://vimeo.com/375442781

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