crisis, online streamers and other online content creators on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube held fundraisers in support of the PCRF. On 17 May 2021, Israeli airstrikes damaged PCRF offices in Gaza City. Humanitarian activities The Palestine Children's Relief Fund sends medical equipment, supplies, and American medical personnel to the region to treat difficult cases and train Palestinian surgeons. Several injured or sick children are being treated in the U.S. for free. The PCRF relies on volunteers throughout the U.S. who act as host families and donors. The organization also helps suffering children from other Middle Eastern nations, based on medical need. The PCRF has built two pediatric cancer departments in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. In addition to physical medical care, the PCRF operates a mental health program in Gaza. Reception As of September 2009 the PCRF has received a four-star rating by Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities' fiscal management. It has received support and endorsements from U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes, former U.S. Congressman Albert Wynn, and actor and humanitarian Richard Gere. In October 2006, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter issued a video endorsement of the organization. References External links PCRF's Financial Value Report SF Chronicle piece on the impact sanctions have for U.S. Physicians who provide medical treatment through PCRF Charity Navigator page for Palestine Children's Relief Fund Health charities in the United States Foreign charities operating in the State of Palestine Organizations for children with health issues Health in the State of Palestine Non-governmental organizations involved in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict Medical and health organizations based in Ohio 1992 establishments in the United States Organizations established in 1992