S’pore charity RLAF launches fund-raising campaign to support recovery, rehabilitation in Gaza
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A Palestinian woman cooking amid the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on Dec 31.
PHOTO: REUTERS
SINGAPORE – Local charity Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) has launched a fund-raising campaign to support early recovery and rehabilitation in Gaza.
The Aid for Gaza 2026 campaign – a joint effort between RLAF, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) – focuses on restoring basic services and essential infrastructure for vulnerable communities in the war-torn territory.
It will run from Jan 8 to March 31, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan.
“Following the ceasefire implemented in late 2025, Gaza continues to face severe shortages of water, food and sanitation. With widespread destruction of homes and basic services, the focus has shifted from emergency relief to sustainable recovery,” RLAF said in a statement on Jan 8.
“Sustained international support is required to rebuild community infrastructure and restore life-saving services, including health services, and shelter assistance.”
Funds raised for the campaign will be split evenly between the two humanitarian agencies.
ERC, which channels vital supplies to Gaza via the Egyptian border, will use the funds to provide tents and shelters, deploy mobile health clinics for basic healthcare needs, and set up community kitchens to provide hot meals and strengthen support networks among Gazans.
UNICEF, which provides crucial aid to children and families affected by conflict, will complement these efforts by supporting recovery in areas of priority for Gazans, including health services, learning and psychosocial support for displaced children and families.
The public can donate via:
PayNow: Key in RLAF’s UEN 200910530ZRLA and indicate “AIDFORGAZA2026” under remarks.
Interbank transfer: To be made to RLAF’s OCBC current account 601313315001.
Cheque: Make it out to RLAF, indicating the donor’s name, NRIC or UEN for tax-deductible donations, contact number and “AIDFORGAZA2026” at the back of the cheque, and mail it to RLAF at Masjid Yusof Ishak, 10 Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore 737740.
Giving.sg: Visit the
aid for Gaza 2026 (Recovery and Rehabilitation) page.
In-person collections: Will be held at participating mosques across Singapore between Jan 16 and 22. Donation boxes will be marked with the RLAF logo and the purpose of the appeal.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said he welcomed the launch of the campaign.
“This initiative reflects Singapore’s continued commitment to support the people of Gaza as efforts shift from emergency relief towards early recovery and rebuilding,” said Associate Professor Faishal, who is also Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs.
“Working closely with our trusted partners and with the support of the wider community, we will help restore essential services and provide much-needed support and care to families as they rebuild their lives with dignity and hope during this critical phase.”
Palestinians amid the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on Jan 6.
PHOTO: REUTERS
This campaign follows an announcement by RLAF in November that it would focus on long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in Gaza, with new projects aimed at supporting healthcare and education.
In December, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Government will contribute $1 million as seed money to support public fund-raising efforts for humanitarian assistance to Gaza, with the amount to be equally disbursed to the Singapore Red Cross, RLAF, Humanity Matters and Mercy Relief.
A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas’ unprecedented Oct 7, 2023, attack on Israel
Both sides accused each other since it took effect
A view of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians near the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on Dec 31.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Large swathes of infrastructure in Gaza have been decimated, with nearly 80 per cent of buildings in the enclave destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data.
The war has also displaced most of the more than two million residents in Gaza. About 1.5 million residents have lost their homes, said Mr Amjad Al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGOs Network – a group of about 30 Palestinian non-governmental organisations – in Gaza.
Nearly all of Gaza’s residents now live in makeshift homes or damaged buildings.
International aid groups have warned of a renewed humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Israel, on Jan 1, barred 37 foreign humanitarian organisations
The Israeli authorities have said organisations that fail to meet the new requirements must cease all activities by March 1.
