Palestine faces a humanitarian catastrophe due to political conflict, displacement, and economic instability.
Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank have been widely displaced, including over 500,000 children. Between October 2023 - January 2025, over 16% of Palestinian populations have been killed. Around one hundred thousand people are living with injuries.
The ongoing conflict has left infrastructure in ruins, severely impacting access to basic services. Previous economic instability led to high unemployment and poverty rates even before widespread violence, with many Palestinians struggling to meet daily needs. 95% of schools were damaged or closed throughout 2024.
With a shaky ceasefire declared in January 2025, recovery support is urgently needed. The healthcare system is collapsed, and access to clean water and sanitation is limited, exacerbating the humanitarian situation. Psychosocial support is critically required for recovery.
Google allocated $4 million to support early-stage startups and small businesses in Palestine amidst conflict, aiming to preserve 4,500 jobs and foster new employment opportunities. This effort includes loans and grants for 1000 small businesses for operational costs, seed grants for 50 tech startups, humanitarian aid via partnerships with organizations like UNICEF and Save the Children, and the launch of the Palestine Launchpad program to bolster local talent and employment through training and mentorship, benefiting 400 graduates across Palestinian territories.
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