Humanitarian Cargo
Every vessel in the Global Sumud Flotilla fleet carries verified humanitarian cargo, selected in direct response to needs identified by Palestinian civil society organizations operating inside Gaza.
Every vessel in the Global Sumud Flotilla fleet carries verified humanitarian cargo, selected in direct response to needs identified by Palestinian civil society organizations operating inside Gaza, donated from partner NGOs and civil society groups, and independently screened and verified.
We carry specific aid that our Palestinian partners on the ground have asked for, and what the siege has made impossible to deliver through any other means due to israel's ongoing blockade.
Following consultation with NGOs and distribution specialists working inside Gaza, the fleet carries several categories of aid:
Dried and tinned food: rice, lentils, flour, dates, energy biscuits, tinned vegetables and legumes, infant formula, and other high-calorie, shelf-stable staples prioritized for families facing acute food insecurity
Emergency nutrition: ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition, delivered in coordination with medical partners operating inside Gaza
Sanitary and hygiene products: sanitary towels, soap, dental care, and other essential hygiene items consistently under-supplied in crisis responses and identified as a priority need by partners on the ground
Solidarity items: letters, drawings, and community messages from supporters worldwide
Medicines and medical supplies: essential medications, wound care, and medical supplies for civilian healthcare, carried in coordination with confirmed medical partners
Construction materials: debris-clearing tools (wheelbarrows, shovels), hand tools for rebuilding (trowels, hammers, tape measures, tarps), fasteners (nails, screws), and basic site safety equipment (hard hats, masks, gloves)
Education materials: pencils, notebooks, textbooks, rulers, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, crayons, art supplies, and basic stationery
This allocation was designed for simplicity, safety, and impact.
All cargo, whether procured or donated, meets the same standards. The majority of supplies are sourced from local NGOs and community organizations. Donated items are inspected, logged, and verified at intake. Nothing enters storage or sails with the fleet unless it has been checked and cleared.
All items are new, unopened, and in original packaging. Sourcing follows ethical procurement standards, including BDS movement guidance, wherever suitable alternatives are available. We do not accept cargo from unverified sources.
Cargo is inspected, documented, and sealed before entering storage. Every vessel carries a complete, itemized manifest. At each departure port, the inspection and verification process is coordinated with local legal counsel, port authorities, civil society organizations, and NGO partners, ensuring documentation meets both local legal standards and international humanitarian law requirements.
Manifests and verification records for each vessel are available upon request.