It takes just a second for a bomb to permanently shatter an innocent life, but it takes a lifetime for a victim to recover.
This is the brutal reality for millions of civilians trapped in conflict zones. 90% of all casualties recorded during a conflict are innocent civilians. Some are instantly killed, displaced or permanently injured.
This was the case of 9-year-old Malak in Gaza. Last May, the school where she was sheltering with her parents was suddenly hit by an airstrike.
Her parents and her three brothers were killed instantly.
Malak suffered severe injuries and had to undergo an above-the-knee amputation to save her life. Our team later provided her with a prosthetic leg so she could walk again. But for children like her, the struggle doesn't end there.
Malak will need to change her prosthetic leg as she continues to grow. Without this support for her specific needs, Malak's progress to recovery could be impacted.
Right now, it is getting harder and harder for NGOs to work in Gaza , making it almost impossible to continue providing vital support for victims of the conflict. Sadly, many children are being impacted by this disastrous decision. Please join us and sign the petition to demand unrestricted access to humanitarian aid. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach civilians, without delay or restriction.
