Romanian Patriarchate Launches 50,000-Euro Aid Project for Gaza

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA — The Romanian Patriarchate and Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs have announced a joint humanitarian initiative that will provide 50,000 euros in aid to Christians and other vulnerable residents of the Gaza Strip.

The project, titled “Gaza Christians Aid Package,” is scheduled to run from June through December 2026 in Gaza City and surrounding areas. Church officials said the funding, provided by the Romanian Patriarchate, reflects a commitment to Christian solidarity and social responsibility while complementing Romania’s broader humanitarian efforts on behalf of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis.

According to the announcement, the assistance will focus on supplying food, medicine, clean water, and educational materials to families in need, with particular attention given to children. The project is expected to benefit approximately 600 people through the distribution of roughly 2,400 hot meals, 200 backpacks stocked with school supplies, essential medications for chronic illnesses, hygiene kits for vulnerable individuals, and 10 large water tanks to improve access to drinking water.

The humanitarian effort is being coordinated through the Romanian Embassy in Tel Aviv, which facilitated cooperation with Samaritan’s Purse, a U.S.-based relief organization with an established presence in the region. Organizers said all aid distribution will follow international humanitarian principles, including impartiality, non-discrimination, and beneficiary protection, while reinforcing Romania’s ongoing commitment to supporting at-risk communities in Gaza.

Previously, the UOJ reported that the Romanian Patriarchate expressed concern over the damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.