Balfour Day 2 November 2022
105 years after the UK Government’s Balfour Declaration, which so many Palestinians see as being the start of a century of dispossession and suffering.
It’s that time of year to look back at what was, as we look forward to what will be. Here are the Amos staff team’s top picks of 2019; from workshops in Tanzania to marathons in Bethlehem, from cricket finals at Lord’s to home rebuilds in Palestine, from cycle rides in the West Bank to fundraising dinners in London — these are our highlights.
Karin Joseph
On Her Terms, Lead
Once In A Lifetime: Karin Joseph (far right), moderating the Women’s panel at Amos’ first Climate Justice summit — Cambridge, September 2019
I think all three of my highlights are about our ability to build relationships and bring people together, which I felt very acutely this year.
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Katie Hagley
Community Engagement and Fundraising
Deck The Halls: Katie Hagley speaking at the Amos Trust Advent Bethlehem carol service in West Yorkshire — December 2019
Getting the chance to spend time with Sami Awad from Holy Land Trust is always great but just as important was the chance to spend time with our supporters old and new. It’s hard work being on tour but it brings together all we do and I love that.
We’re busy planning lots of exciting things for 2020 which I can’t wait to share with you all.
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Jill Howard-Gunasekera
Administration
Women only: The Women Of The West Bank group from the UK, with Amos’ Administrator Jill Howard-Gunasekera third from the right, standing at the top of the Mount of Olives over-looking the Old City of Jerusalem — June 2019.
I’m looking forward to helping develop our work with young women and girls with the rest of team throughout 2020.
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Nive Hall
Operations
If you build it, they will come: Amos’ Operations Manager and Home Rebuild Lead, Nive Hall, taking things very seriously on site in the West Bank — April 2019
If you would like to join me on the next Amos Home Rebuild in Palestine in early April 2021, please click here for more details.
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Chris Rose
Director
On Yer Bike: Amos Trust’s Director Chris Rose cycling through the West with Amos Road Club — March 2019
2019 was another year when we were able to partner with more amazing people and grow our relationships with our partners and friends around the world.
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Nick Welsh
Digital, Design and Comms.
Rock & Roll: Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols (left) and Amos’ Nick Welsh in Jerusalem as part of Palestine Music Expo — April 2019
I think that all my highlights reflect how outward-facing Amos is and how we really love to connect and introduce new people to our work.
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On Friday, 24th September, Amos Trust Director Chris Rose met with Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK. The main item in their discussions was UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ announcement that she is considering relocating the British embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Dr Zomlot has sent this message to Amos Trust supporters.
This morning we received this press release from Israeli human rights organisation B’Tselem as one of 53 civil society groups standing with these Palestinian organisations. “Earlier today we heard about Israeli raids on Palestinian civil society organisations and saw damage done to St Andrew’s Church in Ramallah. UK remains a firm supporter of Palestinian civil society and the important role such organisations play in upholding human rights.” Full details.
Today marks two weeks since the hottest day in UK history. Unfortunately, whilst people across the country were doing everything they could to stay cool and hydrated, Northern Uganda has been feeling the effects of extreme weather more severely, with fatal consequences. Fleur Boya speaks to Immaculate Akello.
“The Ukrainian team of eight had not met before the tournament. They may not have been the best team in the world, but they were such huge favourites with everyone as they were so enthusiastic.” As the invasion of Ukraine begins, Amos Director Chris Rose remembers meeting eight of its young people at the inaugural Street Child World Cup.
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