Palestinians across the world have been tirelessly mobilizing to support emergency and Sumud needs of Palestinians in Gaza, in the West Bank and the rest of Palestine, in the face of genocide and ongoing Nakba against our homeland and our people.
Sumud (صمود) is defiant resilience, meaning forging an unbreakable spirit and steadfastness, planting hope in the ashes of destruction.
The below initiatives, projects, community-based actions and organizations are responding to urgent relief and recovery needs, and are managed ethically, centering Palestinian agency and not dependent on foreign interference. They need your support.
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Build Palestine – Nourishing Hope for Gaza
The primary objective of Nourishing Hope for Gaza is to identify, support, and amplify grassroots initiatives in Gaza by facilitating connections between these projects and global networks of donors. By focusing on initiatives that are already ongoing and need a financial boost by supporting their crowdfunding campaigns, they aim to ensure that these efforts receive the visibility and financial support needed to achieve their goals.
The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature – Revive Gaza’s farmland
The “Revive Gaza’s Farmland” project aims to rehabilitate Gaza’s agricultural sector and restore local food systems to combat famine, counter the blockade and build food sovereignty.
A donations based aid initiative, led by four Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply an emergency response and funding to the displaced families in Gaza. The initiative was originally formed to secure, purchase, and distribute tents in Southern Gaza. The Sameer Project also supplies cash envelopes on a “need” basis to reinforce families’ independence to secure the specific aid they require for themselves.
The Palestinian Social Fund raises unconditional funding for cooperative farms in Palestine through grassroots efforts.
The Owneh Initiative is a new coalition of 30 civil society organisations in Palestine, mostly arts and culture including theatre, literature, art, music and dance. The Owneh Initiative seeks to break away from the colonial funding system and gain independence of Palestinian civil society organizations from outside interference.
Rawa’s participatory model, which began as a pilot in 2018, supports creative initiatives that emerge from the heart of our Palestinian society and carry forth an emancipatory vision. Rawa provides initiatives with support based on trust, partnership, and flexibility. This support stems from the initiatives’ needs, is rooted in societal capabilities and resources, and prioritizes agency and independence.