Minderoo Foundation has donated $10 million to facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza.
Minderoo Foundation has donated $10 million to facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza.
The philanthropic organisation will provide the donation to United Nations agencies and humanitarian aid organisation Médecins Sans Frontières to support the delivery of medical supplies, water, nutrition and child protection.
Minderoo Foundation chairman Andrew Forrest said the organisation supported the federal government’s $10 million package and would match its value.
“We feel a responsibility with the Australian government to do what we can to avert the rapid acceleration of this humanitarian tragedy where innocent families are caught in a deadly crossfire that is not of their making,” Mr Forrest said.
“Minderoo continues to provide assistance to the people of Ukraine and will do the same for the civilians of Gaza who are being deprived of basic necessities due to the cruelties of conflict.
“We will do all within our power to ensure this aid reaches those that need it as quickly as humanly possible.”
Minderoo Foundation co-chair Nicola Forrest said Minderoo’s donation would support vulnerable civilians deprived of basic needs due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
“With the humanitarian situation in Gaza rapidly deteriorating, it is vital that we act now so essential aid can be provided as quickly as possible,” she said.
“Once more we witness the truth that children suffer disproportionately as innocent victims of conflict.
“It’s this stark reality that fuels Minderoo’s commitment to making a difference.
"By empowering our on-the-ground partners, the United Nations and MSF, our support will reach those who are most in need.”
Minderoo Foundation announced in June that it would be refining its areas of focus for its funding in a new strategy directing the organisation through to 2030.
Communities, gender and equality, and oceans were tipped as refined points of focus for the philanthropic organisation.
In addition, the charity will continue to implement what it calls ‘impact missions’ in response to more urgent societal challenges.
