Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza
Dylan Robertson
Published: Jan 13, 2026
Updated: Jan 13, 2026
CityNews
Excerpt
As advocates warn the world is turning away from the suffering in Gaza, a Canadian charity is opening a relief hub to give traumatized children in the enclave access to basic mental health supports and education.
“The need is so urgent,” said Usama Khan, an adviser to the head of Human Concern International, a Muslim charity based in Ottawa.
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