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CASE STUDY: A CARER’S NEED
In the run up to International Women’s Day, we would like to celebrate the strength and resilience of Palestinian women the world over. We would like to share with you the story of Saeda Shaladan, a 35 year-old mother of five from Gaza.
She lives with her children and younger sister, who is studying at university. After studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Al-Aqsa University she found herself unemployed and unable to provide for her growing family. Following a divorce from her husband, Saeda was alone and without means - forced to rely on benefits from the Ministry of Social Affairs. After sacrificing her alimony payments in order to retain custody of her children, Saeda experienced firsthand the double-bind placed on women under occupation. She has been trying to find employment to support her family but pressing concerns at home have demanded her attention.
One of Saeda’s daughters, Shahd, was diagnosed with a kidney defect from birth. Her crucial treatment cost $100 every month, more than the benefits from the Ministry of Social Affairs can provide. Saeda is Shahd’s full-time carer but is desperately in need of a fixed salary to meet her children’s needs. “I want to give my children the best opportunities in life and start them off on a good foundation from which to succeed”.
Interpal provided the family with considerable support to see them through the winter, including warm clothing for the children, blankets and carpets, a heater and LED-powered batteries. Saeda said of the support she received: ‘I have never asked an organisation for help, but Interpal truly seeks to help needy people and provides them with the means to help themselves, allowing us to keep our dignity intact’.
Interpal ensures all our projects support women and girls. By supporting Palestinian women, you can make a positive impact on entire families and communities.
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January has been a busy month for all of us at Interpal. From the launch of our new website to advocacy events in Parliament, we have been hard at work ensuring that this important campaigning year gets off to a good start.
As we wrap up our Winter Appeal, let’s remember that the difficulties refugees face do not simply dissipate with the arrival of warmer weather. Nevertheless, I would like to thank you personally for your generous support; we raised just under £200,000 over the winter and are proud to be delivering vital aid to those in need.
Last week, I was invited to speak at a parliamentary event hosted by Dr. Phillipa Whitford MP to highlight the work we do at Interpal in delivering vital aid to Palestinians in need. The question of how to take action is particularly important in 2017, as we look forward to a year of important anniversaries.
Finally, I am delighted to announce that The Vision Project has been completed successfully in Gaza. We partnered with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to equip over 200 blind and visually impaired students with cutting-edge digital technology to supplement their education. You can read more about the project by following the link below.
Posted @withregram • @survivormitzvah ***Emergency Aid Fund for elderly Holocaust Survivors in Ukraine***
100% of all donations will go directly to a Ukrainian Holocaust Survivor
As towns and cities are forced to evacuate danger zones, Holocaust survivors are left in life-threatening circumstances. Fleeing the country is not a feasible option for Holocaust survivors we serve within Ukraine as they have deteriorating health conditions and many are bedridden. And importantly, they have no where to go, and no family. These Survivors who experienced atrocities in World War II are now facing War once again. This time they are no longer young children or young adults. They are elderly and Ill.
The Survivor Mitzvah Project is launching an emergency fund in response to this crisis. The outpouring of support during the devastating conflict within Ukraine gives us hope that more people will take action to help provide them with food, medicine, heating fuel, etc. 100% of your donation to help Holocaust survivors in Ukraine will go directly into their hands. These funds will allow them to have enough money to make arrangements to evacuate to safer cities, gather emergency supplies, and stock up on life-saving medication.
Any donation, no matter how small, will save a life. Donate today during these desperate times.
“Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”
Please share this post with your followers and tag individuals, groups, influencers, celebrities, and organizations to spread the word about this urgent campaign. Every tag, every like, and every share will make a difference. Let’s all come together to Bring Humanity to these dark times.
Any Questions, comments, and words of support can be submitted through our Account page or to our email at [email protected]. #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiaconflict #ukrainerussiacrisis #russiawar #holocaust #conflict #humanitarianaid #ukrainefundraiser #fundraiser #supportukraine @yahadinunum @smallandgutsy @thegoodpeoplefund @bluecard1934 @francesfisher @katiecouric @holocaustmuseum @museumoftolerance @liberation.75 @lwittcoff (at Ukraine)
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