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Help Children and Widows In Gaza

Started by S B

The war in Gaza has caused endless suffering among those who can least afford it: children who are losing caregivers and women losing spouses, brothers, sisters and parents. What can we do to help? Seek out organizations like Oxfam, Save the Children, Islamic Relief and UN sponsored groups to send aid to broken families, seek out teachers for schools and find doctors to help overburdened hospitals. The situation in Gaza is dire and it is not getting better. Keep hope alive for those who feel alone in such misery. Only you know how you can serve them best. Namaste.

Note: Here is a good organization to send donations-http://www.anera.org/ourWork/healthRelief/HearingAidsToGaza.php

Many thanks to Jamaka P. for helping me.

This is an ongoing pledge that should be fulfilled as often as possible starting after Jan 28, 2009.

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Ook Chung @ 12:44PM PT Nov 08

All children, regardless of race or religion, deserves our protection.
pierluigi bonatesta Cagliari, Italy @ 06:03AM PT Aug 30
Pledge fulfilled Aug 30!

Pledge completed!
tarik abisaab forest hills, NY @ 02:58PM PT Jul 16

My two daughter are delegates traveling with the viva palestina July 4Th convoy to break the siege on Gaza by taking in a much needed medical supplies. Viva-Palestina is a very good place to send your donations, the money definitely reaches the children of Gaza. there will be a convoy in December of 2009 going to the west bank. they need all the help they can get.
S B Philadelphia, PA @ 12:46PM PT Jun 20
Pledge fulfilled Jan 30!

Here is an email I received:

The International Action Center is supporting this important effort:

Dear Friend,

We were all moved to tears of grief and anger when Israel launched its murderous bombardment against the people of Gaza in December and January. Millions of us took to the streets in unprecedented protests around the globe. Each and every one of us has asked ourselves what more we can do to help stop the suffering.

The inspirational anti-war and pro-Palestinian British MP, George Galloway, decided that while it is necessary to speak out - in his case with great force and eloquence - it is actions that speak louder than words.

While the bombs were still showering down on what has been called the largest open-air prison in history, Galloway decided to organize a humanitarian convoy that would start in Britain, drive through France and Spain, and across North Africa to arrive in Gaza with aid, even as all borders to the devastated region were under complete blockade. In just five short weeks, he pulled together 107 vehicles - including ambulances and a fire engine - 255 people and $2 million of aid, which set off from London on February 14. Some 23 days and 5,500 miles later it arrived in Gaza to tumultuous acclaim.

The fact that so many people come from Britain whose government had, along with George W Bush, backed the Israeli aggression had an enormous impact on the besieged people of Gaza.

Now, Galloway is heading a second convoy - this time from the USA. The Vietnam War veteran, Ron Kovic, whose experiences in the war led him to become a life-long advocate of a more just US foreign policy, has readily agreed to be co-leader of the convoy.

The convoy’s aim is to take hundreds of US citizens in 500 vehicles, bearing $10 million in medical aid from Cairo to Gaza. Convoy participants will leave from JFK airport on July 4, bearing the simple yet powerful message that Palestinian independence is as precious as US independence. The group will organize the convoy in Cairo and proceed to Gaza the following weekend, proudly waving US and Palestinian flags, as well as banners declaring thousands of supporting organizations and institutions.

This is set to be the biggest single aid effort for Palestine ever to leave US shores. It will be a source of great strength and hope for the Palestinian people. It will also have a major impact here in the United States, helping to stir US public opinion about the conflict in the Middle East and to bring about a permanent shift in government policy.

The US has a chance right now to step into a more progressive role in the world. But Viva Palestina USA needs your help to make this venture successful and to get this aid through the siege that has been strangling the people of Gaza for three years.

What YOU can do to help:

1)      Circulate this email to everyone you know through your listserv/contacts list, Facebook and any other means to which you have access, share the brilliant documentary detailing the UK Convoy with your friends, family and coworkers: Viva Palestina US » Media/Resources AND add our donation link to your website, blog, or email: Donate to Viva Palestina Now!

2)      Donate towards the $10 million target! Every penny makes a difference! Donations are being handled by Viva Palestina's not-for-profit fiscal sponsor, the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO), and are tax deductible. The funds will be used for medical aid and the entire convoy is within the restrictions and guidelines laid out by the US authorities governing such activities. You can donate on our webpage Viva Palestina US or, to link directly to our donation page, click here: Donate to Viva Palestina Now!

You can also make a check payable to Viva Palestina – IFCO and send it to:

Viva Palestina USA
47 West Polk Street
Suite 100 - 403
Chicago, IL 60605-2085

3)      Come as a delegate on the convoy! To register, visit: Viva Palestina US » Join the Convoy. You'll need to raise the funds to cover the costs of your flight to and accommodations in Egypt, and commit to raising aid towards our target goal. See our website Viva Palestina US for further details and answers to any questions you might have.

4)      Endorse and/or Sponsor the convoy! Details can be found on our webpage, but generally: sponsorship for national organizations is $1,000; state, $500; local chapters and individuals, $100, and endorsements require you/your organization’s contact information and a written, publishable statement of endorsement.

5)      Contact your local and state media to tell them why you support the Viva Palestina USA convoy. If you need help communicating with the media or if you have media contacts who would like to speak with a convoy leader, contact us at: usmedia@vivapalestina.org.

6)      Send us stories, pictures and videos of your efforts to support Viva Palestina USA. We’ve heard amazing stories of creative fundraising efforts and events from around the country and we encourage your unique participation in the movement for justice for Palestine!

Together, we WILL break the siege, we WILL deliver much-needed aid to the people of Gaza, and we WILL help free Palestine! VIVA, VIVA PALESTINA!

In solidarity,

Viva Palestina USA



www.vivapalestina-us.org
usinformation@vivapalestina.org
Ahmad Bagadood Khobar, Saudi Arabia @ 04:19AM PT Jun 15

I would love to donate to the cause but I must know for sure that the money is going to "reach" the poor poeple.Pls. help me donate in the right manner.
Johnny Khalaf mccomb, MS @ 12:46AM PT Jun 13
Pledge fulfilled Jun 13!

Being palestian and have lived there a kid for a couple years people just dont know what really happens and its time for some change there too!! go obama
Ghada Ackall @ 06:36AM PT Feb 24

Because justice has to prevail, and it starts from each one of us making an effort no matter how small.
S B Philadelphia, PA @ 05:22PM PT Jan 29

Thanks to all who are doing this. I will post more organizations along with links--I promise they will all be credible and not fronts for political organizations that won't help the people of Gaza!
S B Philadelphia, PA @ 10:04AM PT Jan 29

Initiated this Pledge!