Step Back Into Your Power

As mothers, we are very powerful.
Let’s reconnect with our power to show our compassion and support the families who currently suffer in Gaza.

I asked ChatGPT for the Top Three Charities to Support Mothers & Children in Gaza:

1. Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF)

• Provides medical care and surgeries (often arranging treatment abroad) and supports pediatric mental health programs in Gaza

• Maintains a 4‑star Charity Navigator rating for exceptional financial accountability and transparency

• Focuses on children’s specialized care, including trauma counseling and recovery support for mothers and families

2. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)

• A UK-based organization delivering direct healthcare, maternal and child health services, mental health support, and training for local medical staff

• Works closely with Palestinian clinics and hospitals, ensuring sustainable healthcare capacity in Gaza

3. UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)

• As the primary UN agency for children, UNICEF has reached hundreds of thousands of children and mothers in Gaza with nutrition, medical supplies, and psychosocial support since October 2023

• Holds a 4‑star Charity Navigator rating, reflecting strong donor confidence and organizational integrity

Additional Highly Recommended Organizations

While the above three are especially focused on mothers and children, these organizations also provide vital services on the ground and may be worth considering:

• Save the Children: With maternal health, child protection, education, and nutrition programs throughout Gaza, they have a long track record in crisis response and high transparency ratings

• Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders): Provides emergency surgical and obstetric care, trauma services, and mental health support to women and children despite dangerous conditions

• Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS): The local Red Crescent affiliate operating ambulances, clinics, and maternal health services within Gaza. Known for neutrality and efficiency 

Why These Charities Stand Out

Transparency & Ratings PCRF has a 4-star rating, while UNICEF and Save the Children also earn high scores from independent evaluators like Charity Navigator
On-the-ground Presence These organizations operate directly within Gaza, providing healthcare, nutrition, mental health, and emergency services, often under extremely dangerous conditions 
Focus on mothers & children Each has programs tailored for trauma care, maternal support, child nutrition, and family assistance in displacement or conflict scenarios
International credibility Supported by UN partners, governments, and global aid institutions; each adheres to humanitarian principles

How to Give Safely

• Use official websites to donate (avoid informal appeal pages)

• Look for financial transparency, regular impact reports, and third-party ratings

• Prefer organizations with direct operations in Gaza or a closely partnered local presence

• Be cautious of unauthenticated individual fundraising campaigns. Stick to vetted NGOs and UN agencies

In Summary

• For specialized medical assistance and trauma support, PCRF is exceptional

• For maternal and child primary health and mental health support, MAP is highly effective

• For large-scale child and family services (including food, nutrition, education, and psychosocial care) UNICEF is the most comprehensive

You are powerful. Being in action, raising your voice, and showing your compassion make a difference!