Amos Trust is a small, creative human rights organisation, committed to challenging injustice, building hope and creating positive change.
Amos Trust’s Christmas appeal for 2019 is for the Peace Builders of Palestine. This Christmas we want to give practical support to those working for peace in Gaza and the West Bank. We want to invest in the young people of Gaza by funding courses in graphic design and metalwork and by supporting their mental well being. We want to back those who put themselves on the line to rebuild family homes demolished on the West Bank.
“Yes, we are living in darkness these days and it is not just in Palestine. It is everywhere. It is time for us to stop blaming the darkness for being too dark and start looking for the light that is fully present in each one of us and that light will shine only when we do what we are called to do.” Sami Awad from Bethlehem shares his thoughts at Advent.
For the next 18 months, our Palestine campaign will be ‘Ahlan Gaza’. It will follow the simple stories of people living in Gaza, people trying to live with dignity as their options close in on them each year. How do you encourage children to be hopeful for their future when unemployment is at 59%? How do you feed your family when 70% of the population is on food aid? How do you run a business on 5 hours electricity a day?
Climate Emergency: Women and children first. A siren sounds; strobing lights blare: Emergency, emergency. Climate emergency. Emergency, women and children first! Women and children, First – Into the fire. A Poem by Amos trustee Robin Message.
We have to act and we need to start small and build from there. As we act we must also remind ourselves why we are doing it — out of a deep love for creation, in recognition of our interconnectedness and for the sake of our children.
“The news, the TV adverts, the incessant ‘sponsored FB ads’ are flooding our screens on an hourly basis, helpfully reminding us of all the things we are lacking in our lives and how cheaply we can obtain them to reach that much anticipated state of nirvana!” Sarah Baron writes about why Black Friday might be a bad idea and suggests a few alternatives.
“We love food here at Amos Trust. We love talking about it, we love preparing it, we love sharing it, and yes, — we love eating it. We take the business of hospitality very seriously and what could be more hospitable than sharing a meal?” Nick Welsh writes about why hospitality and food are so important to Amos’ work.
“The home is rebuilt, the family is in, the volunteers are safely home and our fifth rebuilding project in Palestine is complete. There is a beautiful 160 m² home in a small village that has been rebuilt on the rubble of a home demolished in 2018.” Nive Hall tells the story of Amos Trust’s fifth home rebuild in Palestine.
We work alongside grass-roots partners in Palestine, South Africa, Nicaragua, Burundi, India and Tanzania.
Reaching children on the streets, addressing their trauma, working with them and their families to reintegrate them into their homes, to realise their rights and recover their future.
Working with local and international peace activists, and partnering with grass-roots projects, to call for a just peace, reconciliation and full equal rights for all Palestinians and Israelis.
Addressing the impact of climate change and the causes of extreme poverty, building sustainable rural communities and empowering them to realise their rights.
Bringing people together to meet our partners from around the world, visiting the communities they work in and seeing their projects in action — building solidarity and lasting friendships.
At the core of Amos Trust’s work are the individuals who support us. Our work is made possible by you. Large or small, your donation makes a real difference.
Amos Trust
St Clement’s
1 St Clement’s Court
London
EC4N 7HB
United Kingdom
Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 7588 2638
Email:
office@amostrust.org
Registered Charity No.
1164234
