Gaza Crisis

Donation Regular Giving

£ 30

£ 160

£ 250

£ 30

£ 160

£ 250

Gaza Crisis

Donation Regular Giving

£ 30

£ 160

£ 250

£ 30

£ 160

£ 250

The Situation in Gaza

Gaza is currently facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with families having their lives turned upside down due to ongoing bombardment and violence. Displacement, damage to infrastructure and disruption to essential services have left children with extreme trauma and prolonged stress. More than 90% of schools and universities have been destroyed, taking away a vital source of safety and support during uncertain times.

READ Foundation delivers Temporary Learning Centres in areas where children are displaced or unable to access formal education. They become spaces of learning, stability and safety, where children can receive regular meals and much needed mental health support to help them toward long-term recovery.

Why is education
crucial in times of crisis?

Education ensures that children are given the tools to support long-term recovery after extremely traumatic events. Without access to safe spaces, children’s emotional wellbeing and development can be severely impacted.

Temporary Learning Centres protects children and restores routine, giving them the space and support to heal. Our holistic approach centres around psychosocial support so children in Gaza can resume their education and regain their sense of normalcy.

186,300+

People helped.

15,000+

Children and adults reached through psychosocial support.

170,000

People supported through lifesaving emergency relief.

186,300+

People helped.

15,000+

Children and adults reached through psychosocial support.

170,000

People supported through lifesaving emergency relief.

Case Studies

Yazan

Dana and Samar

Rim

Layan

Areas of Work

Our programmes tackle different education barriers. School construction. Orphan sponsorship. Girls’ literacy. Early marriage prevention. We ensure no child is left out.

International Day of Education 2026

In the communities we support, education is more than classrooms, textbooks or certificates. It is also protection, inclusion, and stability. With young people under the age of 30 making up more than half of the global population, their lived experience is essential in shaping learning.

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Orphan Sponsorship

Orphan Sponsorship covers school fees, supplies, and a monthly stipend so children can stay in class. In 2024, we supported 8,000+ orphans, protecting them against exploitation and poverty.

Empower Her

Empower Her runs community learning spaces in Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan, serving 3,600 out-of-school girls with 120 trained teachers. We are further establishing 14 schools for girls.

Higher Education Sponsorship

Talented medical and engineering students receive full tuition, materials, living costs, and mentorship. This programme supports high-achieving students from struggling families.

Read on Wheels

Repurposed ice cream cart becomes mobile library reaching 14,000 kids, bringing stories and inspiration. Culturally relevant content transforms outdoor spaces into learning hubs.

Build, Open & Adopt a School

We build and open schools in remote areas, so children can learn close to home. In 2024, over 4,300 students learned in schools we built or opened, and 19 more schools are under construction.

How You Can Help

Your support can help us support Gaza children and their families amidst crisis and conflict.

Yemen's Children Deserve
a Chance to Thrive

Without your support, the future for Yemeni children and their families remains bleak. Without intervention, children face malnutrition, lack of education, and poor sanitation, perpetuating cycles of poverty and despair. Schools would struggle to provide basic needs, and communities would lack cohesion and support. By not acting, we risk losing a generation to hardship, denying them the opportunity for a brighter future.