Gemma and Hannah are taking part in The Big Ride for Palestine. Following their Sheffield hill climb last year they will be cycling 40 miles in Manchester this July supporting MECA.

Read on to find out about this year's campaign:

Summary

Ongoing Israeli attacks from air, land and sea are killing, injuring, and displacing children, journalists, and medical workers across Palestine. The Big Ride for Palestine is partnering with the Middle East Children's Alliance to provide emergency aid to children and families and support community projects for children in Palestine right now. Ride against genocide and occupation and raise funds to provide life-saving aid!

Challenge

Half the Palestinian population are children. Hundreds of thousands of children have been displaced and don't have access to adequate food, water, or shelter. They have been traumatized by ongoing Israeli bombings, raids, and violence on their communities.

Solution

MECA works for the rights and well-being of children. We have been working in Palestine for 38 years. Our local partners will provide food parcels, hot meals, clean drinking water, psychological support and other essential aid to families impacted by Israel's attacks across Palestine.