Bella and Gigi Hadid, supermodel siblings who were born to a Palestinian father, are uniting to provide assistance to Palestine’s relief efforts.
The supermodel sisters are contributing $1 million in total, which will be distributed equally among four organizations that specialize in children and families: HEAL Palestine, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), World Central Kitchen (WCK), and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the organizations provide psychological services, assist displaced families, and provide humanitarian assistance, such as food and medical programs.
Hamas’ assault on Israel on October 7 has resulted in ongoing conflict in the region.
HEAL Palestine is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that is nonpolitical and committed to the provision of a brighter future for all young Palestinians in Gaza. The acronym “HEAL” stands for health, education, aid, and leadership, which are the foundations of the organization’s programs.
PCRF, which was established in 1991, offers free medical care to thousands of children who are injured or unwell. To be more precise, the organization’s “Gaza Relief and Recovery” campaign aims to raise funds that will be allocated for “Immediate relief,” which includes the provision of essential medical supplies, food, medical treatment, clean water, and other necessities to families impacted by the conflict.
PCRF’s initiatives encompass the establishment of two pediatric cancer departments in Palestine, as well as a pediatric cardiology department and a pediatric intensive care unit in Ramallah.
A front-line organization, José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen offers chef-prepared meals to communities that have been affected by natural disasters, crises such as war, conflicts, and other catastrophes.
It has distributed nearly 400 million meals. Following an Israeli Defense Forces attack on April 1 that resulted in the deaths of seven WCK staff members, operations have resumed in Gaza.
Through a network of Palestinian-led community kitchens operating throughout Gaza, WCK had established field kitchens in Rafah and Deir al-Balah.
The organization announced on Tuesday that operations in Rafah have been suspended as a result of an Israeli air strike.
An independent nonprofit organization, the UNRWA USA National Committee provides humanitarian assistance to Palestine refugees. Its objective is to “secure American support for resources essential to every human being, for the promise of a better life, by elevating the voices, experiences, and humanity of Palestine refugees.”
The donation news was announced just days after Bella Hadid made a statement during her recent vacation to Cannes. In an Instagram post, she explained the significance of her Keffiyeh dress, which can be viewed below.
The sisters have communicated their opinions regarding the conflict and its effects on Palestinians through social media. Gigi Hadid expressed her profound empathy and sorrow for the Palestinian struggle and life under occupation in a recent post. “I am accountable for this on a daily basis.”