It was the year of lockdown, of finding new ways to engage, to tell stories and to fundraise. As we look ahead to 2021, we’re going to first look back at the year we’ve just left behind — a year of creative fundraising and emergency appeals, of presenting webinars and publishing books, of cementing old friendships and fostering new ones. This is the Amos staff team’s review of 2020.
What happens when Covid-19 ravages a part of the world that's under continual blockade? Filmed inside the Gaza Strip during September and October 2020, ‘Covid-19 in Gaza’ shows the struggles of a community coming to terms with the spread of coronavirus while under siege.
Coronavirus first entered the main population in Gaza at the end of August and is now spreading rapidly. The official figures show that in the last two weeks the number of recorded cases in Gaza has tripled with 12,000 new cases and 62 fatalities. However this vastly under-estimates the actual numbers.
Book |
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‘Seeds of Hope: More Thoughts and Reflections from Amos Trust’ is our second collection of creative writing and poetry and features contributions from Zena Kazeme, Arundhati Roy, Ben Okri, Cornel West, Angela Davis, Robert Cohen, Maya Angelou and Abdelfattah Abusrour. “What a wonderful collection of writing — rich, deep, broad, funny, touching, angry, and, most importantly, encouraging.” Brian Eno — producer, musician, writer and artist.
Face masks |
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The Keffiyehs used for these face masks come direct from a textile factory in Bethlehem. Our friends at Holy Land Trust have taken the traditional Palestinian patterned scarf and formed it into modern protection against the global virus. The masks are made from soft, breathable cotton that keeps moisture away from the face.
Struggling for birthday gift ideas for that hard-to-buy-for relative? Why not give something that will make a real difference? Whether you choose to give the gift of clean water to a family in Nicaragua, sanitary protection for a girl in South Africa or a much-needed party to a child in Palestine, you can rest assured that your gift will change lives. Full details.
Spotify playlist |
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When we published ‘Seeds of Hope’, our second book of poetry and creative writing at the end of 2020, we included 8 carefully-curated Spotify playlists — one for each chapter in the book. First up is our ‘Hope’ playlist which features Curtis Mayfield, Gregory Porter, Kate Tempest and more. Please listen, enjoy and share.
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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
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