Concern Worldwide Will Launch Cook for Gaza Campaign
The 2026 fundraising drive encourages businesses and individuals to host events to support relief efforts.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Concern Worldwide will launch its second annual Cook for Gaza fundraising campaign in October 2026. The initiative invites participants to host office lunches or events to support food access and infrastructure relief in Gaza.
Why it matters
The campaign targets urgent humanitarian needs including destroyed infrastructure and limited food access, following the 2025 effort that provided critical aid to residents.
The 2025 campaign included over 350 participants who collectively raised more than €160,000. Concern Worldwide now aims to surpass that 2025 total in its 2026 expansion.
The players
Concern Worldwide
An international non-governmental organization focused on responding to humanitarian crises and poverty through long-term development and emergency relief programs.
The details
The program operates through a grassroots model where hosts organize dinners, coffee mornings, or office lunches to gather donations. Registered participants receive digital toolkits including printable menus and place cards. The 2026 expansion broadens the scope of support from clean water delivery to include cash transfers and psychological support services.
Timeline
The initial fundraising campaign took place in 2025.
The second annual Cook for Gaza campaign begins in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This initiative follows the successful precedent set by the 2025 Cook for Gaza campaign. It reflects a growing trend in decentralized corporate philanthropy where organizations leverage existing professional networks to scale humanitarian response.
Business operators should evaluate participation based on their internal corporate social responsibility budgets and engagement goals. Tiered donation incentives, such as gift thresholds starting at €25, provide clear benchmarks for company-sponsored office event contributions.
The takeaway
This campaign demonstrates how organizations can effectively leverage communal dining to drive large-scale humanitarian aid. Interested operators should register via the Concern Worldwide portal to receive the digital fundraising guide and plan their October events.
Further reading
For broader context on corporate social responsibility models, visit the Philanthropy section.
More information
For full program details, visit the Cook for Gaza registration and information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Avondhu Newspaper.
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