We have been amazed at the work people in Gaza have undertaken in spite of the genocide. Whether this has been building tented schools, making films or offering trauma-easing structured play, our friends in Gaza have been heroes. You can read more in our Xmas 24 and Winter 25 newsletters
So we are pleased to ask you to save this date and help us make spbr25 the best ever.
The 15 months of bombardment and destruction has seen deliberate targeting of schools and universities. All six Universities that were in Gaza are now destroyed. Students have to go to extraordinary lengths to continue their education. Like Malak, a student supported by the Sheffield Palestine Womens Scholarship Fund.
Similarly we have seen the destruction of play facilities, amongst these the Qais Play and Therapy Centre for traumatised children – which tragically is now most children in Gaza.
So for this reason our theme this year is Play and Education. We are busy making plans to ensure we all have a fantastic day and celebrate Palestinians and their tremendous spirit. One big effort is to raise funds for the BIG SING, our seven-choir backed sing across to Gaza. Please help us if you can.