Yafa Relief Launches ‘Keep Gaza Warm’ Campaign to Protect Families Facing Harsh Winter Conditions
As winter descends upon Gaza, bringing plummeting temperatures and heavy rains, Yafa Relief has officially launched the "Keep Gaza Warm" campaign. The initiative aims to provide critical winter protection to displaced families who are currently living in makeshift shelters and damaged buildings, racing against time to deliver aid before severe storms hit the region.
The arrival of winter has introduced a terrifying new reality for over a million people. With biting winds and freezing rain soaking through canvas tents and turning dirt floors into mud, the drop in temperature has become a fight for survival. For families who fled their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs, the lack of heat, electricity, or adequate shelter means that a single blanket can make the difference between sickness and survival.
In response to these critical needs, Yafa Relief teams—composed of local Gazans including fathers, mothers, and young volunteers—are navigating debris-filled streets to reach the most vulnerable areas. The campaign is focused on delivering immediate, tangible relief items, including heavy winter jackets for children and adults, thick thermal blankets, and essential accessories like wool hats, gloves, and socks.
“This campaign is about more than just supplies; it is a message of solidarity,” a Yafa Relief representative stated.
"Our teams don't just drop off boxes. Whether it is helping a toddler zip up a new coat or comforting a grieving mother, these moments of human connection prove to families that they have not been forgotten."
Beneficiaries have expressed that these supplies provide not just physical warmth, but a sense of dignity during the hardest nights. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit with teams already on the ground, Yafa Relief is ensuring that aid is delivered quickly and transparently to those who need it most.
Yafa Relief has called on the international community and partners to support the "Keep Gaza Warm" campaign, emphasizing that continued assistance is vital to protect the most vulnerable from the elements this season.