Coronavirus restrictions closed down all public life for months...
The Palestinian society is hard-hit by the Corona virus pandemic that entered Bethlehem city in early March 2020. Hit by the fear and insecurity that comes with this new disease, by the loss of education, work, and income, by the loss of health and loved ones in a health care system that was already struggling to cope with its patients pre-COVID19. The local authorities have responded very quickly once the virus entered Palestine, and focused immediately on prevention - knowing that we have only a few hospitals that could take care of infected people. But in Palestine, with prevention comes a curfew, comes a full-on lock-down on cities and villages, come movement restrictions and restrictions on economic, social, educational activities (all eagerly enforced by the occupation army and the Palestinian police force). Children at home, workers without work, shops closed and business and livelihoods lost.
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Of our project participants, already 7 out of 10 have an UNSTABLE monthly income and no fixed livelihood.
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Palestinian households reached so far...
Since the start of the Corona virus emergency in Palestine, early March 2020. Activities are ongoing.
Food Packages2,100
with essential food items, such as rice, flour, chicken and milk. |
Hygiene Kits12,000
with hand sanitizer, gloves, and disinfectant soap. |
Cash Transfers180
households received one-time cash transfers during the special month of Ramadan. |
Cash for Work80
workers earn a dignified month income while improving public areas. |