Aid for Palestinian Evacuees from Gaza

Help them restart their lives

How We Are Helping

Nisa Foundation also assigns a dedicated caseworker to each family to help them navigate their individual situation, including but not limited to finding housing, employment, support with immigration needs, registering in school and English classes.

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784

Palestinians supported & resettled

5,000

Palestinians expected to arrive in Canada

Nisa Foundation also assigns a dedicated caseworker to each family to help them navigate their individual situation, including but not limited to finding housing, employment, support with immigration needs, registering in school and English classes.

Immediate
assistance
Find
Housing
Financial assistance
Apply for health cards,work permits, school etc.
Find
employment
Connect with the community
You can also be part of this project if you know of rental or employment opportunities or can offer one yourself.

Testimonials

Help them restart their lives

Your Support Means Everything

Your generosity can make a world of difference for Canadian Palestinians returning from Gaza as well as family members reuniting in safety here in Canada.

Together, we can offer them a fresh start and a safe and prosperous future, where they can be part of the change both locally and globally.
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In December 2023, the Canadian government announced the family reunification program aimed at bringing family members of Canadians who are currently in Gaza to safety here in Canada. Unfortunately, to date, the program has failed to bring anyone out of Gaza, those who have been able to escape, have had to pay out of pocket.  

The Palestinian evacuees and their families in Canada have had to bear the cost of these fees, accommodations in Egypt, airfare to Canada, accommodations in Canada, food, clothing, without any support from the government to date. They are utilizing crowdfunding campaigns, using up any and all savings, and drowning in debt. While the Canadian families may be responsible to sponsor, the burden placed on their shoulders to do everything they can just so their family members can live, is a burden no one should bear alone.    

This along with the current assault on Gaza has shaken our community to its core, reminding us that we must come together once again to protect and support our community.   Nisa Foundation and National Zakat Foundation Canada have once again come together to fill this gap and provide support to these families who are simply looking for safety, peace, and freedom. Through our support, we are providing financial assistance and casework to help these families resettle effectively and begin their life anew.  If you know someone who needs assistance returning from Gaza to Canada, please fill out this form.

Supporting Evacuees On Their Journey Home

Here's how your support is instrumental in guiding them through their journey:

Immediate Accommodation & Support

Your donations allow us to find immediate temporary accommodations, food and clothing for these individuals upon their arrival in Canada. We then begin our assessment process to create an individualized plan to support their resettlement.

Find Permanent Accommodations

As evacuees begin to settle, your support helps in paying their first and last months rent, securing furniture and setting up essential bank accounts and communication services.

Assisting in Settlement

Evacuees receive ongoing assistance as they settle into their new home, from providing access to education and employment opportunities to facilitating connections with local resources.

Empowering for the Future

To ensure their long-term sustainability, we begin to make plans for employment, educational upgrading, and creating long-term financial plans to ensure they thrive in their new home.
Your Impact
By supporting our efforts, you become an essential part of the journey for evacuees returning from Gaza. Your generosity and compassion make a tangible difference, providing hope and stability as they rebuild their lives in Canada.
A Simple Request
The families have asked us to keep their return as private as possible.  It's been tough for them, and they just want to come home quietly.  So, let's respect their wish for privacy.

Our Partners

UPDATE

Canadian-Palestinian

Evacuee Program

In November 2023, when the Canadian government announced it would be evacuating citizens from Gaza, a group of Muslim charities: Nisa Foundation, NCCM, National Zakat Foundation, Islamic Relief Canada, Penny Appeal, ICNA Relief, HCI and IDRF came together to support these evacuees returning to Canada, restart their lives, find safety, and ultimately thrive. 


Alhamdulilah, through this coalition we were able to provide over 370 Palestinian-Canadians with financial assistance and case management for 6 months as they got back on their feet.