Erikshjälpen has completed its second humanitarian mission in Gaza

The war in Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, has had catastrophic consequences for civilians. For a long time, Erikshjälpen has wanted to contribute with support. But providing Humanitarian Assistance nearly impossible if you do not already have operations in the area. Therefore, cooperation with local partners has been crucial.

In 2025, an opportunity arose to support an initiative in Gaza through the Pentecostal Mission's development cooperation (PMU) and their local partner Shepherd Society. The first initiative focused on protecting families with children and single mothers from the worst of the fighting. After the rocket attacks subsided, many were left without homes or food. Erikshjälpen therefore supported a second initiative – to ensure that children and families who had been forced to flee their homes could eat their fill and receive nutritious food.

The Shepherd Society has unique opportunities to help on the ground, as it was already present in Gaza before the war broke out. It has been – and still is – very difficult to get aid shipments into Gaza, but it is not impossible. With the support provided by the initiative, partner organisations have partner organisations purchase food, hygiene products, and other supplies when available.

The efforts were part of Erikshjälpen's disaster relief work, which enables us to provide rapid support in the event of war, conflict, or natural disasters.