Emergency Response Committee – Youth Serving Their Community

In light of the recurring humanitarian and health challenges faced by Al-Amari Refugee Camp, the Palestinian Association for Care and Development established a Youth-Led Emergency Response Committee, composed of committed volunteers from within the camp. The committee was created to provide rapid and effective responses during times of crisis, particularly for vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Emergency Committee demonstrated strong field capacity under pressure, implementing a series of critical interventions in collaboration with the association, including:

• Distributing medications to patients and people with disabilities at home.
• Conducting widespread disinfection campaigns in public spaces, alleyways, building entrances, and institutions.
• Raising health awareness through educational leaflets and door-to-door outreach.

During Severe Weather and Winter Storms

The committee continued to serve the community during harsh weather conditions by:

• Clearing blocked roads inside the camp to ensure access for patients and persons with mobility impairments.
• Distributing food supplies and basic necessities to affected families.
• Providing essential medications and coordinating with local health centers.
• Assisting the elderly and sick in reaching clinics or hospitals when needed.

Impact on the Emergency Committee

• Strengthened solidarity and mutual aid within the community.
• Direct support to the most vulnerable groups, especially people with disabilities and the elderly.
• Empowered youth volunteers with real-world crisis response experience.
• Promoted a culture of community-based emergency preparedness and resilience.

Message Behind the Initiative

We believe in the power of youth to lead change—and that true solidarity shines brightly in times of crisis. The Emergency Committee reflects the association’s spirit on the ground: humanitarian work, courage, and community responsibility.