Amy and I will be running the Palestine Half Marathon in March to raise money for Amos Trust, a human rights organisation that works with grass root partners to promote peace and full equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis. Whilst we are there, we will be staying with and visiting some of these partners and learning more about the work Amos and these local organisations do.

The actual event shows the international community another side of Palestinians; it creates international awareness of the Palestinian story, increases knowledge of Palestinian life, culture, and hospitality, and builds understanding across cultures. The Marathon provides a platform for cultural exchange and exploration. It attracts thousands of Palestinian and international participants and brings attention to one of the basic human rights that is under threat in the State of Palestine: the freedom of movement.

Amos director Chris Rose recently wrote a piece on the privilege of being able to visit Amos’ friends living in Gaza and the work their partner organisation NECC (Near East Council of Churches) do there. Fadi, a friend of Amos and Gaza City resident wrote “In Gaza we live a tragedy, desperately trying to survive. We try to live, grow up, work and travel, but we are in a prison. But we do not give up.”  Chris words can better explain Amos’ work and experience of working with NECC. Please visit https://www.amostrust.org/blog/an-unbearable-sadness/ to read this and find out more.

Please do contact either of us to find out more or visit Amos’ website.

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