MoSD and PCRF Launch Humanitarian Campaign to Support Orphan Families in Northern West Bank

Ramallah – The Palestinian Ministry of Social Development, in partnership with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), has launched a special humanitarian campaign targeting 538 orphan families in the northern governorates of the West Bank. This initiative, implemented through the ministry’s directorates and orphan caseworkers, reflects a spirit of generosity and aims to strengthen social protection for the most vulnerable groups.

Food parcels and humanitarian assistance were distributed across the governorates of Ramallah and Al-Bireh, Nablus, Tulkarem, Hebron, Bethlehem, Qalqilya, Salfit, Jenin, Tubas, Jericho, and Jerusalem, following a well-structured plan to ensure equitable and dignified access for the most in-need families. Each directorate played a vital role in coordinating directly with families to deliver aid quickly and with great care and respect.

The Ramallah and Al-Bireh Directorate noted that this support targeted families living in difficult economic conditions, especially in marginalized areas. The Nablus Directorate emphasized that the initiative helps strengthen the resilience and stability of families amid worsening living conditions. In Hebron, social workers helped identify the most vulnerable families to ensure the aid reached those most in need.

In Tulkarem, Qalqilya, and Jenin, the partnership with PCRF emerged as a model of effective collaboration between civil society and official institutions, showcasing the success of integrated humanitarian efforts. The Bethlehem Directorate stressed the importance of repeating such campaigns regularly to help families cope with ongoing economic challenges, while the Jericho Directorate highlighted how the initiative significantly eased the financial burdens on families, especially amid rising prices.

Expressing gratitude, Minister of Social Development Dr. Samah Hamad praised the generous support of PCRF, affirming that the synergy between governmental and non-governmental institutions is the key to ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need—especially orphans.

The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to humanitarian work, pledging continued support for orphaned children, those with disabilities, and those who are ill, through strategic partnerships with local institutions. The organization aims to maximize the impact of its initiatives, promote social justice, and nurture hope for a brighter future.