Gaza babies dying from the cold as winter temperatures drop
Sila is one of six infants who have died of hypothermia in Gaza within two weeks, according to health officials.
Sila was just 20 days old when her life ended, a heartbreaking casualty of Gaza’s unrelenting war and freezing temperatures. Born in a tent within the overcrowded al-Mawasi "humanitarian area," she and her family endured harsh conditions with leaking shelters and limited resources. Despite being healthy at birth, the bitter cold became too much for her fragile body to bear. Her parents, Nariman and Mahmoud, share the anguish of watching their newborn succumb to hypothermia. They fled with their two other young children, seeking safety amidst relentless bombardment, only to find themselves battling the elements. “The cold is bitter and harsh. All night, we huddle together for warmth,” says Mahmoud, describing their grim reality.
This tragedy is not just about the cold but about a humanitarian crisis that leaves families like Sila’s struggling for survival. With mothers malnourished and unable to breastfeed adequately, and medics seeing a rise in premature births, the youngest and most vulnerable pay the heaviest price. Sila’s story is a haunting reminder of the human cost of war.
GAZA WINTER RELIEF
PAKISTAN WINTER RELIEF
LEBANON WINTER RELIEF
SYRIA WINTER RELIEF
YEMEN WINTER RELIEF
AFGHANISTAN WINTER RELIEF
Imagine your home without heat, your children without warm clothes, your family without enough food to make it through the day.
This is the reality of millions. Children, the elderly, and families, all shivering through the night, on an empty stomach.
But it doesn’t have to be. With your help, SKT’s winter emergency response will ensure those in need receive warmth, protection and safety throughout the devastating winter months. We will be distributing blankets, hygiene kits, food parcels, heaters. We will also be building homes – Safe Havens – for those in Syria who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict.
Over 3.8 million people are homeless and 21 million in desperate need of aid to survive winter and avoid starvation.
6.2 million displaced, including 2.5 million children, and living in makeshift shelters this winter.
With all of Gaza reduced to a rubble and still under attack, Palestinians are bracing with no home, food or water.
With 29.5% of the population living below the poverty line, daily life is a struggle, and the freezing winter nights pose a deadly threat.
1.4 million people, nearly a fifth of the population displaced from their homes fleeing for safety with only the clothes on their backs.
23.7 million people, is expected to need humanitarian assistance.
In Yemen, the harsh winter is a deadly threat. With over a million people starving and nearly half the population in desperate need of food, water, shelter, and healthcare, winter is a battle they can't face alone.
After decades of conflict, millions in Syria are left without the basics to survive. With freezing winter temperatures, 6.9 million internally displaced, and nearly 90% of the population living below the poverty lines, families will need your help to survive.
After the devastating 2024 monsoon floods, families in Pakistan are struggling to rebuild. As winter sets in, the biting cold and heavy snowfall makes life even harder. With homes already destroyed, millions are vulnerable to the harsh conditions and need urgent help to make it through this difficult season.
This winter is especially hard for families in Palestine, who were already living in dire conditions before the recent escalation of conflict. Right now, Gaza has already had its first winter storm and over 2 million people in Gaza are displaced, families braving storms that flood their shelters and leave them exposed to the cold.
This winter is a harsh reality for families in Lebanon who fled their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. With temperatures dropping and snow approaching, they face the cold with no protection. Your support can help keep them warm and safe.
Afghanistan’s harsh winters bring snow and icy winds, making life even harder for families already struggling with poverty and economic challenges. Your support can help protect them from the cold, providing comfort and hope when it’s needed most.
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