Orphan Sponsorship
Child Sponsorship
Sudan & Sudanese Refugee Appeal
Palestine & Palestinian Refugee Appeal
Cold, damp weather, wind, and seasonal rains cut through damaged homes and tented shelters, leaving families without reliable heat or dry, insulated living spaces. Fuel shortages and power cuts make safe heating difficult, while children, older adults, and people with chronic illness face heightened risks of hypothermia and respiratory infections.
Overcrowded shelters strain privacy and hygiene, and many households lack weatherproofing materials, warm clothing, and adequate bedding to stay dry and warm. Improvised stoves and unsafe heaters increase the risk of fires and carbon monoxide exposure, especially where ventilation is poor and spaces are cramped.
Winterization must deliver immediate warmth and safety while upgrading shelters and protecting health—through fast, fair delivery that reaches those at greatest risk without creating crowding or market shocks.
Weatherproofing & safe heat: Provide kits to seal doors/windows, patch leaks, elevate flooring, and add wind/rain protection, alongside efficient, safety-checked heaters or clean-burning stoves, fuel support, and clear fire/CO safety guidance.
Warm clothing & bedding: Distribute size-appropriate winter jackets, thermal layers, socks, shoes, blankets, and quilts, prioritizing children, older adults, and people with disability or chronic illness to reduce cold-related illness.
Fair targeting & orderly delivery: Use transparent criteria and verified lists, schedule staggered pickups at accessible sites, and offer limited home delivery for the homebound, with pre-positioned stocks to keep lines short and supply reliable.
This project aims to provide crucial winter support to displaced families in Gaza, addressing their most urgent needs during the harsh winter months. With many shelters and tents damaged or unfit for use, these families face severe risks from cold weather, inadequate hygiene, and insufficient protection from the elements.
This initiative prioritizes families living in makeshift shelters, where the need for warm clothing and adequate hygiene is most critical. By delivering these essential supplies, the project will enhance the physical safety and overall well-being of displaced individuals, helping them endure the winter months with dignity.
Project Outputs:
● 290 winter clothes coupons will be distributed to 290 children to ensure adequate winter clothing.
● 100 bedding sets (including blankets and mattresses) will be distributed to improve warmth and comfort.
● 52 tarps will be distributed to enhance shelter conditions, protecting families from the elements.
Dr. Yahya Hendi is the Director for Muslim Life. He has been at Georgetown for 25 years and was the first Muslim chaplain to be hired full-time by an American university. Imam Hendi is a Public Policy Conflict Resolution Fellow at the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland School of Law and the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office. Imam Hendi is the founder and president of Clergy Beyond Borders. He also serves as a member of the Islamic Jurisprudence Council of North America. Imam has served as an adjunct faculty member for Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Osher’s Lifelong Learning Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Fordham University, and Hartford Seminary. Imam Hendi also taught the course Inter-religious Encounters at Georgetown University. He is passionate about environmental responsibility, racial justice, eliminating poverty, fighting against the growing sense of militarism, and empowering Muslims to reform the way they practice and understand Islam. When Imam Hendi is not talking about these topics with students, you’ll find him in the kitchen cooking Maqloobah or his other favorite dishes, grilled chicken, rice, and hummus.
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