With your generous support, Rebuilding Alliance helped 16 families raise animals and develop small farms before the war, allowing them to achieve financial independence.

Good news! We've been able to get in touch with four recipients of the program, thanks to the Executive Director of the Women's Program Center, Mrs. Najah.

Since October 7, thousands of Palestinians lost touch with each other, often having to sell their cell phones to get by. We've tracked down four of our former program recipients - Sherein, Aqlaa, Rania, and Ammera - although their situations, like those of everyone in Gaza, remain precarious.
Ammera has found work as a chef with World Central Kitchen, while Rania worked with the Women's Program Center in Rafah until a million people were forced to evacuate the area in May, prompting her to move to Al Mawasi.

Shireen, a mother of five, was the most successful recipient of the Gardens, Goats, and More project.

Shireen initially received a goat, which later gave birth to three kids. She sold the kids to generate income and used the money to purchase a pregnant sheep. The sheep then had three lambs, which Shireen raised, further growing her project. This venture now provides her with a stable income, enabling her to support her family.
In addition to raising animals, Shireen cultivated the land next to her home with various vegetables, including peas, potatoes, parsley, coriander, and others. Rebuilding Alliance provided her with the initial materials and seeds to start her garden. Shireen emphasizes that these crops became a vital source of nutrition for her family. She shared, "The crops saved me a lot, providing meals for my children from the produce of our garden."
Recently, Rebuilding Alliance's photographer in Gaza spoke with Shireen. She currently works as a lead chef at one of Rebuilding Alliance's kitchens, which provides hot meals. Despite being displaced, Shireen has started cultivating a small plot of land to create a garden in the displacement camp.

Gaza needs the Gardens, Goats and More programme more than ever. Self-sufficiency and food security are key to a war-torn country's future. We must face the harsh reality that Gaza has lost 70% of its agricultural land. Restoring this land, clearing debris, and testing the soil are urgent tasks. By giving people the means to grow their own food and care for animals, we can spark hope. When the ceasefire comes, we'll support Gaza families in becoming self-sufficient. That's the essence of this project.

Thank you for being a part of Gardens, Goats, and More.

Amidst these challenges, Rebuilding Alliance is determined to make a difference in the lives of the people of Gaza. With assistance from the World Food Programme, our community-based partners and cooking teams serve nearly 60,000 warm meals across Gaza every day.

To learn more and support this program, click here.

We remain hopeful for new seeds of growth in Gaza