Humanitarian Responses of Social Care Organizations to Forcibly Displaced Persons in The Gaza Strip As An Approach to Achieving Social Protection
This study sought to ascertain the level of humanitarian responses delivered by social welfare organizations to forcibly displaced populations in the Gaza Strip, framing such responses as a pathway to the realization of social protection. Adopting a descriptive design, the study employed the social survey method through a sampling technique. Data were collected by a questionnaire developed by the researcheres and administered to a randomly selected sample of (379) displaced household heads residing in camps and displacement centers in western Gaza City.The most important findings of the study:The findings indicate that the level of health-related responses provided by social welfare organizations to displaced persons in shelter centers was low (M = 1.42). Similarly, social responses (M = 1.41), psychological responses (M = 1.38), and relief and livelihood responses (M = 1.41) were all rated as low. Protection-related responses also recorded a low level (M = 1.37). The most important recommendations of the study: In light of these findings, the study advances several key recommendations, including the provision of permanent and mobile field clinics; the expansion of health awareness and preventive initiatives; the deployment of qualified and trained personnel capable of delivering psychological first aid; the organization of both group-based and individual support sessions; and the promotion of community-based activities aimed at fostering cooperation and mitigating internal conflicts. Additionally, the study underscores the necessity of transitioning from ad hoc assistance to needs-based aid, enhancing distributive equity.
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