Mission

The Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) works for the rights of children in the Middle East by sending humanitarian aid, supporting projects for children and educating North American and international communities about the effects of the US foreign policy on children in the region. We support children and families in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon through: Direct aid including food, medicine, medical supplies, and clothes as well as books, toys and school supplies. Since 1988, we have sent more than $19 million in aid to children in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon; Financial support and professional assistance to community organizations in the West Bank and Gaza; Educational and cultural programs in the US and internationally; University scholarships for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank; and through providing clean water to children in Palestine.