Salaam alaykum,

As we near 2 years of Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, the children of Palestine need our help now more than ever. My heart breaks seeing the images of starving, wounded children.

I am taking part in the Big Ride for Palestine on 9th August, to show my solidarity with the people of Palestine, and to raise funds to provide aid, food and psychological care to families impacted by Israel's brutality.

Every child deserves safety, healthcare, food and water. I hope you will help me to raise funds to provide this in Gaza. Any amount you can spare will make a difference.

With love,

Sahar-Fatema

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MECA (Middle East Children's Alliance):

https://www.mecaforpeace.org

The Big Ride for Palestine:

https://www.thebigride4palestine.com

Challenge

Half the Palestinian population are children. In Gaza, they are being bombed, blockaded, and occupied. Families are on the brink of starvation. In the West Bank, Israeli attacks have also forced communities to flee their homes. More than 40,000 people are displaced, the most in decades. Israeli settler violence is on the rise and there are increasing numbers of checkpoints dividing the West Bank causing more poverty.

Solution

MECA works for the rights and well-being of children. We have been working in Palestine for 36 years. With the support of The Big Ride for Palestine, MECA and our local partners will provide food parcels, hot meals, clean drinking water, and other essential aid to families impacted by Israel's attacks across Palestine. And we will provide psychosocial support for traumatized children whenever it is possible including sports and other physical activities.