Since the beginning of Israel's genocidal military offensive on 7 October 2023, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is beyond humanitarian catastrophe. Among the civilian infrastructures indiscriminately affected are those that have always ensured the livelihood of families and communities, such as agriculture and fishing. Fishing activities in particular, which historically have been a primary source of livelihood for thousands of people in Gaza, are now almost completely disrupted due to the military offensive and the destruction of boats, materials needed for activities, and storage facilities.
This new intervention by Un Ponte Per, made possible by the support of FLAI-CGIL, aims to strengthen the food security and resilience of fishing communities in Gaza, providing tools for boat rehabilitation, fishing nets and technical assistance.
The materials will be distributed by our local partner - the Union of Agricultural Working Committees (UAWC) - to about 50 fishing communities, reaching out 400 direct and indirect beneficiaries, including their families, target communities, fish vendors and distributors. In addition to direct aid, the intervention aims to monitor the ongoing human rights violations against the livelihoods of the local population, providing direct evidence of the same violations and advocacy work with international actors to demand the immediate protection of the Palestinian population.
