Hello Everyone,
We hope this message finds you well! We realized it’s been a while since we’ve shared updates about BMAC, and we want to ensure everyone stays informed about our recent efforts.
First and foremost, we want to thank all of you for the overwhelming support and our partners for their life-sustaining work. None of this would be possible without the gifts you’ve sent, and our partners resilience.
As for the update:
In November, through our partnership with Bahrain, we sponsored 14 water trucks, each carrying 5,000 liters of water. 4 of these trucks were allocated to the OOB x Pal Encampment, where they provided essential hydration to families living in challenging conditions. The remaining 10 trucks were distributed across communities in Gaza, ensuring broader access to clean water in areas of critical need.
We also sponsored 10 Bahrain aid baskets, which are generously sized and packed with a variety of life-sustaining supplies. These baskets have been distributed to families in need, offering vital support during these difficult times.
In addition to these initiatives, we extended mutual aid to individuals in the community to address urgent needs and support their resilience. Furthermore, we provided volunteer stipends to a few key individuals whose efforts are indispensable to the ongoing operations of OOB.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support that makes these efforts possible and remain committed to delivering impactful aid to the communities we serve.
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While these next set of funds came out of the GoFundMe, we still want to update folks here.
🗳️Camp Elections
For the first time, camp elections were held. This was a powerful moment for the families, centering their voices in choosing community leaders who will represent their needs and help shape the future of the encampment. It’s a step toward fostering autonomy, leadership, and community within the camp. In
collaboration with its on-ground partners and Camp Administrators, has been diligently working to address challenges faced by the Camp due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Efforts are focused on stabilizing the Camp to the extent possible under the current circumstances. These actions are conducted with the utmost care and consideration for the safety and wellbeing of the families within the camp.
🧦Pajama & Coat Distribution
This week, with the help of the Zakat, cozy pajamas and winter coats were distributed to the children in the camp! Seeing their smiles as they received warm, new clothing was a beautiful reminder of why we do this work. These small acts of kindness provide comfort and warmth during unpredictable and unprecedented times.
️ 🧱Building a Storage Unit for Sustainability
There was also the buying and building of a storage unit to securely store essential supplies for the camp. This is a critical step toward making the camp more sustainable, allowing us to better manage and distribute aid as efficiently as possible. With this storage unit, vital items like blankets, food, and clothing, can be stockpiled, ensuring the community’s needs are met.
As the camp continues to grow and improve, your support remains invaluable. Every donation means the camp is closer to creating a sustainable, dignified, and empowered community for these families.
Thank you for standing with us in this mission. This could not be done without all of you and the amazing partners on the ground 🕊️