Donate for Palestine: How Your Giving Creates Lasting Impact in Gaza and Beyond
UMMA Farm Team
Beyond Emergency Relief
The humanitarian crisis in Palestine has mobilized giving on an unprecedented scale. Millions of people worldwide have donated to support families in Gaza and the West Bank. But as the crisis continues, a critical question emerges: how do we move from emergency response to lasting impact?
Types of Support for Palestine
1. Emergency Relief
Immediate needs: food, water, medical supplies, shelter. This is urgent and necessary. Organizations like Umma Foundation run active relief campaigns delivering meals, water, and essential supplies.
2. Ongoing Development
Building systems that create long-term food security, education, and economic opportunity — so communities can sustain themselves even when international attention fades.
3. Advocacy and Awareness
Supporting organizations that raise awareness, educate the public, and advocate for justice through media, policy, and community organizing.
The Problem With Emergency-Only Giving
Emergency relief is essential but temporary. When you buy a meal for a family today, they need another meal tomorrow. This creates dependency and makes impact fragile — tied to the next donation cycle.
Sustainable development breaks this cycle by building systems that produce food, income, and services independently.
How UMMA Farm Connects to Palestine
UMMA Farm's agricultural production generates revenue that directly funds Umma Foundation's humanitarian operations — including emergency relief in Gaza.
When you support the farm, you're not choosing between emergency relief and long-term development — you're funding both. The farm produces food for immediate distribution AND revenue that funds ongoing relief operations.
How to Verify Your Donation Reaches Palestine
- Check the organization's 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
- Look for specific campaign tracking and progress reports
- Verify they have on-the-ground operations or trusted local partners
- Check independent ratings (Charity Navigator, GuideStar)