Do you want to do something practical and concrete in response to recent events in Gaza?
Then help fill a van that will be leaving Lancaster on 12th February to travel overland to Egypt!
Local man Gareth Matthews is joining the Viva Palestina convoy of vehicles that will be leaving London on 14th February (www.vivapalestina.org) and is collecting children’s clothes, children’s toys/books, mens clothes and warm blankets/duvets (womens clothes will be purchased in Egypt).
Viva Palestina is the response of ordinary people from across the UK organising and showing solidarity with the people of Gaza. The volnteer team behind the project say response to the convoy has been overwhelming, with people from Scotland to Devon offering their services, clothes, medicines and money. “We now have over 20 vehicles including a fire engine, ambulances and a boat!”
Gareth also needs to raise approximately £3000 to cover the cost of fuel and travel expenses. To make donations please contact Gareth (after 7.30pm any evening) on 0759 4966948 or Alys on 07813 800540 alysjenkinsATyahoo.co.uk