We were all moved to grief and anger when Israel launched its murderous bombardment against the people of Gaza during winter. Millions took to the streets in unprecedented protests around the globe. Each and every one of us has asked ourselves what more we can do to help stop the suffering.
The inspirational anti-war and pro-Palestinian British MP, George Galloway, decided to organize a humanitarian convoy from Britain to Gaza, driving through France and Spain, and across North Africa. In five short weeks, he pulled together 107 vehicles 255 people and $2 million of aid. Some 23 days and 5,500 miles later it arrived in Gaza to tumultuous acclaim.
Now, Galloway is heading a second convoy - this time from the USA. The Vietnam War veteran, Ron Kovic, whose experiences in the war led him to become a life-long advocate of a more just US foreign policy, has readily agreed to be co-leader of the convoy. The convoy's aim is to take hundreds of US citizens in 500 vehicles, bearing $10 million in medical aid from Cairo to Gaza. This is set to be the biggest single aid effort for Palestine ever to leave US shores.
VIVA PALESTINA NEEDS YOUR HELP!
1) Circulate this email to everyone you know through email, Facebook, etc. Share the brilliant documentary detailing the UK Convoy: Viva Palestina US » Media/Resources. Add the donation link to your website, blog, or email: Donate to Viva Palestina Now!
2) Donate towards the $10 million target! The funds will be used for medical aid. You can donate on our webpage Viva Palestina US or, to link directly to our donation page, click here: Donate to Viva Palestina Now!
You can also make a check payable to Viva Palestina – IFCO and send it to:
Viva Palestina USA
47 West Polk Street
3) Join the convoy! To register, visit: Viva Palestina US » Join the Convoy.
4) Endorse and/or Sponsor the convoy! Details can be found on our webpage, but generally: sponsorship for national organizations is $1,000; state, $500; local chapters and individuals, $100, and endorsements require you/your organization's contact information and a written, publishable statement of endorsement.
5) Contact your local and state media to tell them why you support the Viva Palestina USA convoy. If you need help communicating with the media or if you have media contacts who would like to speak with a convoy leader, contact us at: usmedia@vivapalestina.org.
6) Send us stories, pictures and videos of your efforts to support Viva Palestina USA. We've heard amazing stories of creative fundraising efforts and events from around the country and we encourage your unique participation in the movement for justice for Palestine!
Together, we WILL break the siege, we WILL deliver much-needed aid to the people of Gaza, and we WILL help free Palestine! VIVA PALESTINA!
In solidarity,
Viva Palestina USA
www.vivapalestina-us.org
usinformation@vivapalestina.org
773.226.2742
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