Dutch municipalities see that a growing number of citizens are deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza. Several municipalities in the Netherlands have spoken out against the national government’s policy. There might also be municipalities that want to express their solidarity in a concrete way.
VNG Fund for Emergency Aid, Reconstruction, and Peacebuilding
Through the VNG Fund for Emergency Aid, Reconstruction, and Peacebuilding, Dutch municipalities can jointly contribute to humanitarian assistance and municipal reconstruction in areas affected by disasters and conflict.
Municipalities (and individuals) who wish to contribute financially to emergency aid and reconstruction in Gaza can do so via:
IBAN: NL94 BNGH 0285 1737 15, Account holder: Stichting VNG Fonds, Reference: Gaza reconstruction.
VNG International
VNG International – the international cooperation agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities – has extensive experience with post-crisis reconstruction, including in Ukraine, Turkey, and Morocco. This expertise is already being applied in preparation for developing a programme to support the early recovery of local governance in Gaza.
For questions, please contact: vng-international@vng.nl