Federal government to match donations for aid to Gaza, West Bank civilians
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The Canadian government will match donations made to the group Humanitarian Coalition as part of its campaign to help Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.
The Canadian government will match donations made to the group Humanitarian Coalition as part of its campaign to help Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.
A news release provided by Global Affairs Canada on Friday said the move would support the Gaza Humanitarian Emergency Appeal.
The federal government plans to match every donation made retroactively from Oct. 7 to the end of the campaign on Nov. 12, up to $10 million maximum.
"Canadians believe in helping others in times of need. And as a government, we know we have more to do to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank," International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said in a statement.
"This is why we are joining forces with Canadians in supporting our partners on the ground that are providing urgent, life-saving assistance to those most severely impacted by this humanitarian crisis."
The news release from Global Affairs says these life-saving services include "child protection, shelter, emergency food and nutrition assistance, as well as necessary water, sanitation, health and medical services."
"Canada has strong procedures and oversight in place to ensure aid reaches innocent civilians and prevent it from going into the hands of Hamas," Global Affairs adds.
