Frequently Asked Questions

Recently, many Palestinians have turned to online fundraising as a lifeline to combat the artificial scarcity imposed by Israel. After connecting with several Palestinians in Gaza and recognizing the immense need, we felt compelled to act. We created Suds4Palestine to provide sustained humanitarian support through both online and community-based fundraising initiatives.

We partner with importers in the United States to offer The Camel (al-Jamal; الجمل) brand soap bars. Sourced directly from the Al-Shakaa Soap Factory located in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, these soap bars are a testament to the endurance of Palestinian tradition, culture, and craftsmanship amid years of displacement, genocide, and violence.

Each month, we utilize our profits to fund various activities, including:

• Money transfers to individuals and families with high needs
• Distribution of food and essential supplies
• Psychosocial events for children and other community-led events in Gaza
• Contractual employment for locals in Gaza to support Suds4Palestine initiatives

Sadly, families in Gaza have to make social media accounts to ask for help from around the world. We have interacted extensively with all families to whom we directly send money. Prior to sending money, we research their social media accounts, engage in lengthy conversations, and verify their identities with trusted sources from within Gaza. GoFundMe also completes verification of our contacts and their adult family members.

We work with trusted partners on the ground in Gaza to implement distribution events.

Funds are transferred directly from Suds4Palestine to our partners and beneficiaries. We work closely with our contacts to send money through their preferred channels, such as PayPal or Bank of Palestine transfers.

Yes! Donations to Suds4Palestine are tax-deductible as they are processed by our parent non-profit organization Tananeer Inc., which is a registered 501(c)(3) entity. Visit our donation page to sign up for one-time and recurring donations.

Yes, please learn more about the families and partners we work with here. On this page you will be able to access their personal fundraising pages to make direct donations.

As a collective, every month our team works together with our partners in Gaza to reach a consensus on how to allocate funds. While the need across Gaza is enormous, we try our best to equitably distribute our money. Our priority is on families with high needs, and we try to employ those whom we have already supported to run community events and distribution programs.

The team at Suds4Palestine currently works entirely on a volunteer basis. 

100% of profits provide relief to individuals, families, and community initiatives in Gaza. Moving forward, we are committed to working with Palestinian businesses and community members for our projects and development, ensuring they are part of our growth and efforts to make a lasting impact.

We are a small operation and are unable to accommodate returns at this time. If you have an issue with your order or soap, please contact us on our site.

About 3-5 days at most. We use USPS Ground Advantage.

Please contact us directly for international orders!

Our Nabulsi soaps are made from natural ingredients, primarily olive oil, water, and sodium compounds derived from natural sources. They are free from artificial fragrances and dyes. If you have specific allergies or sensitivities, please refer to the ingredient list provided on our product page or contact us for more details.

To prolong the life of your soap, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Using a soap dish that drains well will help prevent the soap from becoming too soft and will extend its usability.

Please follow and share our instagram page (@suds4palestine) with friends, family, coworkers, and anyone else who may want to support Palestine through direct aid.

Right now we are hard at work building our internal infrastructure. Soon we will have defined opportunities for volunteers.  In the meantime, feel free to contact us with your skills and interests. We're especially interested in volunteers to provide legal, social media, and marketing expertise!