The Romanian Patriarchate and Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs have announced a joint humanitarian initiative worth €50,000 to support Christians and other vulnerable residents of the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

According to the Romanian Patriarchate, the project, titled **“Gaza Christians Aid Package,”** will be implemented from June through December 2026 in Gaza City and surrounding areas. The assistance is intended to benefit both the local Christian community and other groups facing severe hardship.

The funding will be used to provide food, medicines, and other essential supplies to families in need, with a particular focus on supporting children.

The project is being coordinated by the Romanian Embassy in Tel Aviv, which facilitated cooperation with the U.S.-based humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse. Organizers said the charity’s local infrastructure will enable aid to be quickly converted into practical humanitarian assistance and delivered safely to civilians.

Approximately 600 people are expected to receive direct support through the program.

Among the key initiatives, organizers plan to fund the preparation and distribution of around 2,400 hot meals. In addition, 200 school backpacks equipped with educational supplies will be provided to children.

A separate medical assistance component will supply essential medications for individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. The program will also distribute hygiene kits to 200 of the region’s most vulnerable residents.

To improve access to clean drinking water, the initiative includes the purchase and distribution of ten large water storage tanks.

The Romanian Patriarchate emphasized that the project will be carried out in strict accordance with international humanitarian principles, including impartiality, non-discrimination, protection, and the safety of aid recipients.

Organizers said the initiative reflects Romania’s commitment to participating in international efforts to assist populations affected by crisis and to support those living under heightened humanitarian risk.