How to donate to Gaza: the complete guide

Donating to Gaza: why we must act now

The humanitarian situation in Gaza calls for urgent, practical action. In Gaza, every day is a struggle. Behind every meal served and every litre of water delivered are women, children and whole families whom your generosity helps to support.

If you're wondering how to donate to Gaza safely and effectively, this guide is for you!

Whether you'd like to use your bank card, PayPal, Apple Pay or any other payment method, there are now several simple ways to help the families affected by this genocide. No gift is too small. Every contribution counts and helps fund vital work on the ground, such as hot meal distributions, baking and distributing bread, access to clean drinking water and psychosocial support for children who are victims of this war.

At a glance

• Several secure payment methods: bank card, PayPal, Apple Pay, bank transfer, cheque or donating by phone, to make giving easy 🧡
• Full transparency: follow our work on the ground with concrete figures and images shared daily on our social media
• Immediate impact: your generosity lets us act directly on the ground, because we are present in Gaza with our local partners.

Why donate now?

Civilians' basic needs are immense: food in the face of widespread famine, clean drinking water and medical care.

Humanitarian organisations present on the ground, such as LIFE, work every day to deliver practical, measurable aid.

In August and September 2025 alone, LIFE distributed more than 32,885 hot family meals (1 family meal feeds around 5 people), baked and distributed nearly 1 million loaves of bread after setting up the largest humanitarian bakery in Gaza, and supplied nearly 100,000 litres of drinking water. On top of that, psychosocial workshops run every weekday to help children cope with the war they live through daily.

These figures show the scale of the work, but also the enormity of the needs that remain. Every day counts, and every contribution keeps this vital work going.

According to the UN, more than 85% of Gaza's population has been displaced, making humanitarian aid absolutely vital to the survival of thousands of families.

Donating to Gaza: bank card, PayPal, Apple Pay and other payment methods

Paying your donation online: bank card, Apple Pay, PayPal, Google Pay

The quickest way to make a Gaza donation via PayPal or other digital platforms is still to pay online. On LIFE's dedicated Gaza humanitarian aid page, you can choose from several secure options to suit you.

Donating to Gaza by bank card accepts Visa or Mastercard through a form secured with SSL encryption.

For a Gaza donation with Apple Pay or Google Pay, a simple biometric scan is all it takes to confirm your gift, if you've set it up on your computer, phone or tablet.

Paying with PayPal lets you use your existing account without re-entering your bank details.

Giving by phone, bank transfer or cheque

Beyond digital options, you can also give by phone on 01 84 21 20 10, with a dedicated team member to help you.

Bank transfer suits regular gifts or larger amounts; bank details are available from contact@life-ong.org.

Paying by cheque made out to LIFE remains a favourite with some donors.

How to donate to Gaza: step by step

Giving online only takes a few minutes 👌

Here's how to make sure your generosity helps us act quickly on the ground.

Step 1: Go to our Gaza Emergency page 🇵🇸.

Visit our Palestine Emergency – Gaza humanitarian aid page. There you'll find full details of our work and current needs.

Step 2: Choose how often to give 🔄

You can make a one-off gift or choose to give every month with a monthly donation. Regular support helps us plan our humanitarian work for the long term and respond to the unstable situation in Palestine 🇵🇸.

Step 3: Choose your amount 🙏

You can select a preset amount (€20, €50, €100) or enter any amount you like. Thanks to the 66% French tax relief, a €100 donation actually costs you just €34, while still making a big difference!

Step 4: Enter your details 📝

Just give your first name, surname, email and postal address. We need these to send your Gaza donation tax receipt and to keep you updated on our progress on the ground.

Step 5: Choose your payment method.

Click the option that suits you: bank card, Gaza donation with Apple Pay, Gaza donation with PayPal, or any other method offered.

Step 6: Confirm your donation and change lives! 🫶

Follow each platform's confirmation steps. For Apple Pay, use Touch ID or Face ID. For PayPal, log in to your account. For a bank card, fill in the secure form.

Step 7: Get your confirmation 📧

A confirmation email with the details of your gift is sent to you straight away. You'll receive your tax receipt at the end of the year.

Gaza donation tax receipts and payment security

One of the big advantages of giving to an NGO like LIFE is tax relief. By supporting our work, you get a significant tax boost! Every contribution qualifies for French tax relief of 66% of the amount given. In practice, a €100 gift really only costs you €34 after tax relief. Try our tax relief calculator right here 👉 Tax relief calculator

Your Gaza donation tax receipt is generated automatically by our team once a year, at the end of the year. Questions about your tax receipt? Our Donor Care team will be happy to help on 01 84 21 20 10

Payment security is an absolute priority at LIFE. All our platforms meet PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), the international security standard for card transactions. Your bank details are encrypted and never stored on our servers, keeping your data as safe as possible.

In line with the CNIL, all personal data collected is protected under the GDPR and used solely to manage the relationship between LIFE and its Lifechangers. What's more, using mobile payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay makes your transactions even more secure. Your real card numbers are never sent during the transaction: they're replaced by unique temporary identifiers that protect your information every time you pay. Simple, safe and effective!

Traceability and the impact of your gift

LIFE is committed to full traceability of every contribution received. So you can follow the real impact of your generosity with peace of mind, from your donation right through to the work carried out on the ground.

Your generosity directly supports four main priority areas of work in Gaza.

🍽️ Hot meal distributions feed thousands of displaced families every day, with more than 900,000 meals already served.

🥖 Baking and distributing bread: our humanitarian bakery produces more than 20,000 loaves every day.

💧 Access to clean drinking water: more than 2 million litres supplied by water tankers.

🫶 Psychosocial workshops for children give several hundred children a space to heal emotionally every week.

🎤 Imad Bentayeb, LIFE's field coordinator in Gaza, regularly speaks about the direct impact of this work. You can find his interview on Radio Orient in this article.

Our Lifechangers also receive newsletters with facts and figures, photos and stories from the field 💪 so they can see the real impact of their Sadaqa for Gaza.

Frequently asked questions about donating online to Gaza

What is the minimum donation?

There is no minimum amount. Every contribution, however modest, makes a real difference on the ground.

Remember that, thanks to the 66% French tax relief, a €100 gift really only costs you €34.

Is my donation really secure?

Absolutely. All online transactions are protected by SSL encryption and meet international PCI-DSS standards. Systems such as PayPal, Apple Pay and Stripe add their own layers of security. LIFE never stores your bank details, and transactions go through secure banking servers 🔐

How long does it take for my donation to reach the ground?

For online gifts by bank card, PayPal or Apple Pay, the funds are available immediately and can be used very quickly to fund emergency work. For bank transfers, allow 1 to 2 working days. Cheques take a little longer because of postal and bank processing times.

In any case, LIFE holds cash reserves, including a global emergency fund, to keep our work going without interruption.

Can I find out exactly where my money goes?

LIFE regularly publishes detailed reports with precise figures on our work: meals distributed, water supplied, children supported. You'll receive newsletters with photos and stories from the field, and you can follow us on social media. You can also contact our donor service on 01 84 21 20 10 for specific information.

Can I donate without using the internet?

Of course! 😀 There are several options for those who prefer traditional methods. You can call 01 84 21 20 10 to give by phone with personal support. You can also send a cheque made out to LIFE to the address shown on the website. Bank transfer is also possible: just request our bank details by email at contact@life-ong.org.

How does regular giving work?

Monthly giving is simple: each month, an amount you choose is taken automatically from your bank card or PayPal account. You can stop your donation whenever you like. It makes life easier for you and helps LIFE plan its work over the medium term. You'll receive a single annual tax receipt covering all your precious contributions.

Sadaqa for Gaza: give today

Every passing day worsens the humanitarian situation for civilians in Gaza. Your financial contribution is far more than a simple gesture: it's a real act of solidarity that saves lives and gives hope back to thousands of families 🧡.

With so many payment methods available, from donating to Gaza by bank card to donating to Gaza with Apple Pay, as well as PayPal and bank transfer, it has never been easier to make a real difference.

According to Human Rights Watch, humanitarian aid remains the only lifeline for entire populations cut off from everything.

Making a donation to Gaza today also means benefiting from 66% French tax relief, making your gift even more affordable. Don't wait: visit LIFE's dedicated Gaza aid page and choose the payment method that suits you. Your contribution goes straight to the ground to fund vital work.

For any questions or personal support, the LIFE team is here for you on 01 84 21 20 10 or by email at contact@life-ong.org.

Together, we can make a difference. Every second counts. Give your Sadaqa for Gaza now and join this international movement of solidarity 🧡.