There are moments in the work we do that stay with you long after you log off for the day.
Sometimes it’s a photo. Sometimes a message from a colleague on the ground. Sometimes it’s hearing a story about a parent trying to comfort a sick child while wondering whether there’s still a clinic nearby.
As vice president of Mass Market Fundraising & Donor Experience for Project HOPE, I’m far from Gaza physically — but not emotionally. Every day, I hear stories from our staff and health workers who are witnessing unimaginable suffering while continuing to provide care.And the work they do is only possible because of supporters like you.
Children are still getting fevers. Parents are still trying to manage chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes. Babies still need medical attention in the middle of the night. Ordinary health needs don’t stop during conflict. Yet in Gaza, there are so few places left to turn.
Project HOPE’s clinics continue to provide lifesaving medical care for families facing impossible conditions. Our teams are treating illnesses, caring for pregnant women and children, distributing hygiene supplies, and helping exhausted health workers continue serving their communities under extraordinary pressure. But behind every life saved is a health worker under immense strain.
I think often about the emotional burden our colleagues carry as they show up day after day for families that have nowhere else to go. And I think about the supporters who continue showing up, too.
There are moments where the scale of suffering can feel overwhelming. But then I remember that Project HOPE supporters have continued to respond with incredible humanity and generosity, even when crises fade from the headlines.