NECCCRW Context
The Gaza Strip contains about 1,6 m people, which makes it one of the most densely populated areas in the world (5,000 inhabitants per km2). Of the total population, over 1,167,361 are refugees, of whom nearly 518,147 inhabitants live in 8 refugee camps administered by United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Gaza Strip is highly urbanized, with only about 15% of the population living in rural areas.
The economic situation in the Gaza Strip has continued to detoriate as a direct result of occupation and economic and travel restrictions imposed on Palestinians. By curbing freedom of movement, they affect employment, trade and the ability of business to operate effectively.
The impact of blockade related to livelihoods devastated, over 40% unemployment (2010). With the presence of poverty and food insecurity.
NECCCRW Gaza Committee was established in 1952 launching a humanitarian programme to assist Palestinians who took refuge in the Gaza Strip following Israel's establishment in 1948. NECCCRW has been focusing then on the provision of humanitarian aid and contributing to an overall improvement in living conditions and to poverty alleviation. Sectoral emphasis has been focused on various sectors particularly Health, Education, Vocational Training, Relief work where social casework support is offered to needy families in the form of cash or other assistance, Community Development and Advocacy. In addition, some more rehabilitative distributions are conducted, providing medical aids (prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, crutches and artificial eyes etc.)
One of NECCCRW's key development concepts is that empowerment of people at the grassroots level which is essential in overcoming poverty. The participation of the community is a necessary condition for development. Therefore, the initiation of any new programme activity is only undertaken in consultation with the beneficiary communities.
The economic situation in the Gaza Strip has continued to detoriate as a direct result of occupation and economic and travel restrictions imposed on Palestinians. By curbing freedom of movement, they affect employment, trade and the ability of business to operate effectively.
The impact of blockade related to livelihoods devastated, over 40% unemployment (2010). With the presence of poverty and food insecurity.
NECCCRW Gaza Committee was established in 1952 launching a humanitarian programme to assist Palestinians who took refuge in the Gaza Strip following Israel's establishment in 1948. NECCCRW has been focusing then on the provision of humanitarian aid and contributing to an overall improvement in living conditions and to poverty alleviation. Sectoral emphasis has been focused on various sectors particularly Health, Education, Vocational Training, Relief work where social casework support is offered to needy families in the form of cash or other assistance, Community Development and Advocacy. In addition, some more rehabilitative distributions are conducted, providing medical aids (prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, crutches and artificial eyes etc.)
One of NECCCRW's key development concepts is that empowerment of people at the grassroots level which is essential in overcoming poverty. The participation of the community is a necessary condition for development. Therefore, the initiation of any new programme activity is only undertaken in consultation with the beneficiary communities.