AOECS opens emergency initiative to support people with coeliac disease in Gaza
The Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) has opened the Huda Emergency Initiative for Gaza, a dedicated fundraising initiative to support emergency deliveries of gluten-free food to people with coeliac disease affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Experience shows people with coeliac disease are particularly vulnerable in crises
For people with coeliac disease, access to a strict gluten-free diet is not optional but a medical necessity. Experience from repeated humanitarian crises has shown that food situations often become particularly difficult for people with coeliac disease, as emergency responses rarely have the capacity to address specific dietary needs. When food supply chains are disrupted, and choice is extremely limited, this leads to a heightened risk of malnutrition, serious health complications and long-term harm.
Purpose of the Huda Emergency Initiative for Gaza
The Huda Emergency Initiative for Gaza has been established to help ensure access to safe gluten-free food for people with coeliac disease living in Gaza, through coordinated humanitarian support and trusted partners operating in the region. Funds raised through the initiative will be used to support the procurement and delivery of gluten-free food supplies, as well as related logistical and coordination costs required to reach affected individuals.
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