U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza - Update November 4, 2014

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U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza - Update November 4, 2014

U.S. HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO GAZA - Update November 4, 2014

On July 21, 2014, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the United States is providing $47 million to help the humanitarian situation in Gaza. To address the urgent needs in Gaza, USAID is drawing from these funds to provide food; clean water; basic commodities; health care and medical assistance; and shelter protection. As of November 4, USAID has provided the following assistance.


1.8 Million Beneficiaries
  • 432,000 Liters of fuel to water facilities.
  • 325,720 1.5 liter water bottles.
  • 20 Water bladders each carrying 10,000 liters.
  • 10.9 Million liters of potable water.
801,000 Beneficiaries
  • 45,100 Multi-week family food packages.
  • 2,802 Metric tons of wheat flour.
  • 638 Metric tons of ultra-high temperature milk.
  • 600 Metric tons of canned peas.
  • 400 Metric tons of canned tuna.
  • 346 Metric tons of canned meat.
  • 49 Metric tons of biscuits.
705,800 Beneficiaries
  • 111,321 Family hygiene kits.
  • 12,576 School bags.
  • 6,840 Two liter containers of liquid soap.
84,800 Beneficiaries
  • 14,322 Mattresses, pillows, and blankets.
  • 10,080 Plastic sheeting used for emergency shelter needs.
75,000 Beneficiaries
  • 15,800 Liters of fuel delivered to one hospital and two health clinics in Gaza in order to generate electricity.
  • 7 Large medical kits that include medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
  • 1 Emergency medical team comprised of four staff members to serve in a hospital in Gaza.