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ACTNews, GAZA
– Through the Palestination movement launched by Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT), about
1,113 residents in Gaza received meals from Indonesian donors. The distribution
covered the regions of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, Khan Younis in southern
Gaza, and Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.
Said Mukaffiy from
ACT's Global Humanity Network team explained that the distribution was carried
out using the Humanity Food Truck in which the meals were also cooked.
"Food crisis is one of the major problems in Gaza. There are two million Palestinians who
experience food insecurity, 1.4 million of them live in Gaza," added Said.
Food insecurity is caused by high poverty and unemployment rates.
A less diversified
diet causes multiple nutritional problems. According to a national survey in
Gaza, nearly 50 percent of residents there have very low levels of essential
minerals and vitamins.
"The
beneficiaries were very grateful for the food aid. In addition, the nutritious
meals were very essential for many Palestinian children to support their
growth,” concluded Said. []
