NI Legal Community Supports Water for Gaza Appeal

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has joined with Concern Worldwide to support the Water for Gaza Appeal, which has already raised more than £170,000 in just a few weeks. 

The legal community across Northern Ireland has shown remarkable generosity, with firms and individual solicitors contributing to the early momentum behind the campaign. The Appeal aims to raise £250,000 within 12 weeks, enabling Concern to extend lifesaving water and sanitation support to 21,000 children and families living in severe crisis.

 About the Appeal

Concern Worldwide and its humanitarian partner, CESVI, are working on the ground in Gaza to restore essential water and sanitation services. Current efforts include:

• Restoring access to clean, safe drinking water
• Repairing damaged water networks
• Installing emergency sanitation facilities
• Supporting shelters and reducing the spread of disease

All funds raised are entirely humanitarian and nonpolitical, grounded in the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence.

How the Legal Community Is Responding

Many firms have already stepped forward, including those who have pivoted from existing charity partnerships to support the Appeal. Staff-led fundraising, matched donations contributions continue to grow across the profession.

How You and Your Firm Can Support

1.Make a donation

Direct contributions can be made online:

Water for Gaza – Every Drop Counts – JustGiving

Or by bank transfer:

Barclays Bank

Sort code: 207767

Account number: 00279137

Reference: Water for Gaza Appeal

2. Redirect festive or yearend charitable giving

Firms may wish to temporarily focus Christmas or CSR giving toward this urgent humanitarian appeal.

3. Support staff-led fundraisers

Seasonal fundraising events can make a significant collective impact. Ideas and resources are available on Concern’s website.

4. Donate the “Last Billable Hour” of the year

Solicitors may choose to donate the value of their final billable hour, with the option for firms to match contributions.

5. Share the Appeal

Members can help broaden awareness by circulating the campaign via internal communications, LinkedIn and professional networks.

Further Information:

For guidance, resources or to coordinate firm-level involvement, please contact:

Concern Worldwide – NI Philanthropy & Partnerships Team

Regina Cox, NI Partnerships Manager

Email: regina.cox@concern.net | Tel: 07506 751323