FAQ Topic: Our Process

How do you get money into Gaza?

April 28, 2026
Eda Tajuddin

Our fiscal host, The Social Change Nest, helps us transfer money into Gaza. This either goes directly to suppliers or is withdrawn by cash traders, who receive 12-15% commission. There are very few banks or ATMs in Gaza – nearly all have been destroyed (since the “ceasefire” on October 8...

How do you manage your impact on inflation?

April 28, 2026
Eda Tajuddin

Because we are reactive and provide a broad range of aid, we typically don’t buy enough of one item to dramatically impact prices. TSP’s purchasing power is relatively minimal compared to big organisations. Additionally, most of TSP’s funds pay for salaries, transport and infrastructure....

Where do you buy your products from?

April 5, 2026
nido

The Sameer Project does not bring any aid into Gaza itself. Rather, we buy aid available on the market and give it to vulnerable and underserved communities (see How do you choose who to support? for more on this). The context in Gaza is ever changing but since the genocide began, very limited...

How do you choose who you support?

April 5, 2026
nido

Through our networks on the ground, we identify the most vulnerable and underserved communities. These are encampments and areas with no or very limited access to outside advocacy and often families that were already disenfranchised before the genocide began. We’ve developed our own...

How do we navigate the tension between our values and the realities of operating during a genocide?

April 5, 2026
nido

We do as much as we can to stay true to our values but it’s important to note that it’s not always possible when operating in a genocide. However, we strive to be open and reflective so we can continue to learn and hold ourselves accountable to our values. We center Palestinians...