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Sinergi Amil Zakat Distributes Hundreds of Food Aid Packages for Vulnerable Children in Northern Gaza

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sinergi Amil Zakat distributed 100 food packages to vulnerable children in northern Gaza, including orphans and those with disabilities.
  • The aid, part of the 'Wujudkan Anak Ceria' program, aims to address the critical need for food among survivors of the humanitarian crisis.
  • Recipients expressed deep gratitude to Sinergi Foundation and the people of Indonesia for their support.

Sinergi Amil Zakat, through its Sinergi Foundation, has delivered 100 food packages to vulnerable children in northern Gaza, addressing the critical shortage of essential food supplies for survivors of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The aid, distributed on July 16, 2026, targeted orphans, children who have lost one or both parents, individuals with disabilities, and children injured during the conflict. The initiative, part of the 'Wujudkan Anak Ceria' (Realize a Cheerful Child) program, reached beneficiaries in the Al-Quds displacement camp in northern Gaza. Many survivors in the camp live in poverty and face daily food scarcity, with some having lost limbs due to attacks.

Each food package contained essential items such as rice, cooking oil, sugar, tomato paste, canned corn, biscuits, canned tuna, chocolate, macaroni, fava beans, feta cheese, tahini, canned pineapple, and tea. These provisions are intended to help meet the nutritional needs of the recipients, particularly the children.

A recipient from northern Gaza conveyed heartfelt thanks: "Syukran Muassasah Sinergi Foundation. Syukran minal qalbi lisya'bi Indonesia." (Thank you to Sinergi Foundation. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the people of Indonesia.)

Waeli Mohdan, Director of Sinergi Amil Zakat, emphasized that children are disproportionately affected by the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He stated that food aid is an urgent form of support to ensure they have a better chance at development. The 'Wujudkan Anak Ceria' program also provides educational support, school supplies, and social assistance to children in Indonesia and Palestine, aiming to foster hope and a brighter future.

We believe every child deserves a decent life, including access to adequate food. Through the trust of donors, we want to ensure our brothers and sisters in Gaza feel they are not fighting alone.

โ€” Waeli MohdanDirector of Sinergi Amil Zakat, explaining the importance of the aid program for children in Gaza.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.