The Palestinians living in Gaza Strip are out of water, denied yet another basic human right . Amidst an onslaught of killings, deprivation is yet another tool in the Israeli arsenal
Yesterday morning, Thursday 11th October, one particular call from a friend and co-worker on previous projects, in Gaza , cemented our plan to do more. The call was a desperate plea for help to get water to the thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, as well as to the school’s and hospitals now being used as shelter and to those without any shelter, open to all the atrocities of an indiscriminate onslaught from the occupying forces
We have done it before and will make every conceivable effort to do it again, “We” being not just Derek and I but us…all of us, with the Irish solidarity once again leading the way
The main issue is time…or rather lack of time, logistics, finances .
The logistics we can do, the finances we can do partially, From previous water projects, we still have contacts for trucks, distribution, over seers etc .
The water can be sourced, as it stands at the moment, in Gaza itself from a few wells still working but can not be accessed as it is too dangerous for civilians to go out, so distribution to areas in need is our only option. We have not and would never ask any one to put themselves in danger, the call came directly from Gaza itself.Our total respect goes to those on the ground who asked for help as they will be the ones putting their own lives at risk for their fellow Palestinians.
As most of you know, we are not an NGO, We do not take any percentage /commission or any monies at all. All money donated goes directly to the supply and distribution of water, inshallah.
Unlike previous projects, we will not ask for or expect photos, videos etc of the distribution obviously for security of those working with us .
We, Irish in Gaza, with the ongoing, constant and immense support from all of you, Irish and otherwise, have done it before and can do it again.
Time is not on our side,
For and by the Palestinians, with love and solidarity from the people of Ireland.
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Thank you, Shukran, شكرًا لك, Go raibh mile maith agat
Derek and Jenny Graham