Like many organisations, we have been busy working out how to respond to the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its impact on those who are scheduled to travel with us over the next few months. However, the difficulties we face pale into insignificance compared to the situations our partners are dealing with.
We have therefore launched our Coronavirus Appeal to bring immediate and practical relief to those affected by the virus. We will work with our partners on the ground to allocate funds where they’re most needed.
Amos Trust is a small, creative human rights organisation, committed to challenging injustice, building hope and creating positive change.
Join us for episode 7 of our Amos@5 webinar series with Lucy Talgieh and Zoughbi Zoughbi from Wi’am Reconciliation Centre in Bethlehem and human rights advocate Madeleine McGivern from the UK, as they discuss whether Coronavirus has created more opportunities for dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis, or if it has further polarised positions.
Back in 2009, comedian Mark Thomas walked the length of the Israeli Separation Wall in the West Bank. He was arrested, fell down mountains and slept in the middle of an Israeli firing range. At one point he was persuaded to visit the Jenin Freedom Theatre, a theatre in a refugee camp. So began a decade-long relationship with the theatre that resulted in ‘Showtime from the Frontline’. Full ticket details with proceeds going to Amos Trust.
“We launched our Emergency Coronvirus Appeal following the lockdown of Bethlehem. Since then, we have sent through 12 emergency payments of £2,000 each. These have gone to our 3 partners on the West Bank and to our partners in South Africa, India, Nicaragua and Tanzania.” Chris Rose writes about how money from our Emergency Coronavirus Appeal is been spent.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events. We are therefore delighted to join the whole UK charity sector in supporting the 2.6 Challenge. Full details.
“Thousands of artists worldwide have publicly endorsed BDS and many thousands more quietly refuse offers from Israeli music venues, theatres, festivals and production companies. Any artist who does cross the peaceful Palestinian picket line, regardless of intentions, is used by Israel’s far-right apartheid regime to whitewash, or ‘artwash’, and therefore perpetuate its system of oppression against Palestinians.” Palestinian musician Samir Eskanda writes about why the cultural boycott of Israel is vital for the peaceful struggle against Israeli apartheid.
A short trailer to introduce Amos Trust’s climate justice work in rural Nicaragua. We’re delighted to share this first film release from our recent trip to Nicaragua. It’s a short trailer that we hope gives you a flavour of who we met and what we saw. We’ll be making several more films over the next few months so we hope that this trailer will tide you over.
A new, free downloadable collection of poetry and creative writing with an emphasis on Climate Justice, ‘Little Spaces of Hope: More Thoughts and Reflections from Amos Trust’ is available now. With contributions from Gilberto Aguirre, Sam Donaldson, Zena Kazeme, Ivan V. Lalic, Robin Message, Micky Scottbey Jones, Chris Rose and Martin Wroe.
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
