The Reality in Gaza Right Now
The numbers below come from the most recent reports by the UN, UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
- 6 million people in Gaza (77% of the population) are still facing acute food insecurity through April 2026, according to the IPC December 2025 report.
- 571,000 people remain in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency conditions).
- 101,000 children aged 6 to 59 months are projected to suffer acute malnutrition through mid-October 2026, including 31,000 severe cases.
- 37,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women require urgent treatment for acute malnutrition.
- More than 730,000 people remain displaced since the ceasefire, many sheltering in makeshift tents.
- Only 50% of Gaza’s health facilities are partially functional (WHO).
- Famine was officially declared in Gaza Governorate in August 2025, the first such declaration in the conflict.
- Aid trucks have averaged fewer than 100 per day since the ceasefire, far below the agreed 600 per day.
Furthermore, the IPC has specifically warned that dairy, eggs, meat, fish, and fresh fruit and vegetables are largely unavailable in Gaza’s markets. The little food that families can access consists mostly of bread and processed items high in sugar and salt. As a result, malnutrition continues to rise even after the ceasefire.
Qurbani for Gaza in 2026 is More Critical
While the need has been urgent every year since 2023, several factors make this Eid al-Adha uniquely critical. Below are five reasons your sacrifice matters more than ever.
1. Fresh Meat Is Almost Completely Absent from Gaza
Most families in Gaza have not eaten fresh meat in over a year. Moreover, the destruction of livestock, the collapse of local agriculture, and ongoing import restrictions mean meat is now a rare luxury. Therefore, your Qurbani for Gaza is not symbolic, it is real protein for malnourished bodies.
2. Children Are Suffering Long-Term Damage
Severe acute malnutrition during childhood causes permanent harm. Specifically, it weakens the immune system, stunts growth, and impairs cognitive development. Consequently, children who survive often carry these effects for life.
3. Pregnant Mothers and Newborns Face Devastating Risks
MSF data shows that 90% of babies born to malnourished mothers in Gaza were born prematurely, and 84% had low birth weight. Additionally, neonatal mortality doubled among infants of malnourished mothers. Your Qurbani provides the protein, iron, and essential nutrients that these mothers desperately need.
4. The Ceasefire Is Fragile and Aid Remains Restricted
Although the October 2025 ceasefire reduced active fighting, more than 2,000 ceasefire violations have been recorded by April 2026, with at least 756 Palestinians killed since the truce began. Furthermore, the escalation with Iran in February 2026 has slashed commercial supplies into Gaza by more than half. As a result, food prices have doubled and humanitarian access is shrinking again.
5. The Blessings of Dhul Hijjah Multiply Your Reward
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
In other words, every act of worship, including your Qurbani, carries multiplied reward during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. Therefore, giving Qurbani for Gaza in 2026 combines the highest reward with the greatest need.
How Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Delivers Your Qurbani to Gaza
Donors rightly want to know how their Qurbani reaches families inside Gaza. Although the situation is complex, Al Mustafa Welfare Trust has established a transparent, Sharia-compliant process that has successfully delivered aid throughout the conflict.
Here is how your Qurbani for Gaza works:
- Sourcing: We source healthy, eligible animals (sheep, goats, cows) from local suppliers in nearby regions, in line with Islamic guidelines.
- Sharia-compliant slaughter: Our trained Muslim butchers perform the sacrifice on the days of Eid (10th, 11th, and 12th Dhul Hijjah), following the rulings of Islamic scholars.
- Packaging: Where direct entry into Gaza is restricted, the meat is processed and preserved to ensure safe transport. This includes refrigerated and canned formats approved for crisis distribution.
- Distribution: Our partner teams on the ground deliver the meat directly to the most vulnerable families: orphans, widows, displaced families, and the elderly.
In addition, you can support broader relief through our Gaza Emergency Appeal, which funds cooked meals, clean water, and medical care alongside our Qurbani programme.
