Dear John,
Every child should have what they need to go to school. But families living in eastern and northern Gaza are still recovering from last year’s bombing of the area by the Israeli military. Not only are they living in poverty, but they are also living under a blockade. Many supplies, including school supplies, are difficult to come by.
AFSC has been working in Gaza for decades. We are ready to deliver back-to-school kits to families who have children in primary school. These are kids who will be thrilled to receive items such as bags, textbooks, stationery, pens, and school uniforms.
But we need your help to purchase these supplies! And we also need your support to keep working for longer term solutions, such as lifting the blockade.
Will you donate to support our back-to-school drive, as well as our work for just and lasting peace in the region? A gift of $50 will help us provide a kit to one child. But a gift of any amount makes a difference.
Thanks for considering this request, and for all the ways you support our work. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
In peace,
