RTL Info recently published an article dedicated to the commitment of the HuSoMe organization in support of the children of Gaza. The article highlights the organization of a charity event and details the humanitarian situation as described by humanitarian doctor Raphaël Pitti.
A Charity Event in Support of Gaza's Orphans
The author stated that 39,000 orphans are currently living in the Gaza Strip. The article highlights that the HuSoMe organization, led by Raphaël Pitti, is inviting the public to support these children.
The author confirmed that, following its efforts in Syria and Ukraine, HuSoMe, founded in Metz by humanitarian doctor Raphaël Pitti, committed to Gaza in 2024. To raise funds for the maintenance of an orphanage, the NGO is organizing a charity event on February 15 at the Municipal Theatre of Serémange-Erzange.
According to RTL Info, the program includes a reading by Marc Olenine, a performance blending music and dance with the Balkan music group Troïka, a performance by Lukas Abdul, and a closing by the Moussafir orchestra.
The entrance fee is set at 20 euros.
The Establishment of an Orphanage in Gaza
The author believes that, although Raphaël Pitti, like journalists and many humanitarian workers, can no longer travel to the Gaza Strip, he was still able to set up a team to care for children left to fend for themselves.
RTL Info reports the following statement from Raphaël Pitti:
“We opened an orphanage to take in children who were completely abandoned. These are children who are the sole survivors of their families, and at a time when no food was entering Gaza, these children found themselves isolated, with just pots and pans, trying to survive on their own in this situation. We have taken in 33 children, and four more will soon join them.”
A Complex Humanitarian and Financial Context
RTL Info’s article highlights that, in a context where Donald Trump cut aid to USAID and France plans cuts in its 2026 development aid budget, NGOs like Raphaël Pitti’s must rely on civil society for support.
Raphaël Pitti is quoted saying:
“Of course, this comes at a cost for us. Life is very expensive in Gaza right now. A kilogram of flour costs $70. So, there is a significant financial impact. We need funds.”
He also emphasized the dramatic situation on the ground:
“The situation in Gaza is catastrophic. More than a million people are living in tents. Their homes have been completely destroyed. There has been massive ‘urbanicide.’ Agricultural land has also been destroyed. Many hospitals are in a state where the healthcare system has completely collapsed.”
A Public Statement on the Situation in Gaza
RTL Info reminds us that in May 2025, Raphaël Pitti spoke on the Quelle époque ! show on France 2, describing the situation in Gaza.
The article reports his words:
“Our position is very clear. Our position is one of neutrality and protection of populations in relation to international humanitarian law. What does this law say? It says that populations in conflict situations must be protected. These populations cannot be displaced, they must not be starved. Hospitals must not be destroyed, neither should places of worship and cultural centers. And so, we take a stand, and it is only natural for humanitarian workers to denounce the fact that this humanitarian law is not being respected.”
The author further noted that, to this day, the Israeli government continues to maintain obstacles that hinder the ability of the UN and NGOs to deliver humanitarian aid. He also mentioned that on February 4, a container ship carrying nearly 400 tons of food aid sent by France arrived on Egyptian shores, and that the World Food Programme (WFP) must transport it into the Gaza Strip, although the situation remains complicated.
The Duty to Bear Witness
Finally, RTL Info reports these statements from Raphaël Pitti:
“To bear witness is both a duty and an essential part of humanitarian action. We must testify to the crimes we witness—war crimes, crimes against humanity. It’s the same as a doctor who finds himself in his office, seeing a woman who has been abused by her husband or a child who has been mistreated. He has an ethical obligation to report this violence against vulnerable individuals. Well, in the humanitarian field, it’s the same. We have an ethical duty to denounce, especially when journalists are not present, to speak out on behalf of what is happening.”
The author concluded by announcing that the event will take place at the Municipal Theatre of Serémange on February 15 to support this initiative for the children of Gaza.
Source : RTL Info (10 février 2026)