This month I want to take a moment to share something more personal with you. Just a couple of weeks ago I was in Cairo, Egypt, joining the Global March to Gaza.
Right now, 2.1 million Palestinian people are:
🔸mourning 56,000+ murdered family members since 7 October 2023.
🔸suffering famine and acute child malnutrition.
🔸living without essentials because of the systematic destruction of their water, food and healthcare.
🔸being drawn to designated American food distribution sites, where Isreali soldiers are reportedly opening fire on fathers trying to get food for their children.
🔸unable to share what’s happening with the world as their communications infrastructure is being systematically destroyed.
In joining the Global March to Gaza I was one of over 4,000 inspiring people from 80 countries – each of us representing many thousands more who couldn’t be there – united in Egypt and ready to peacefully March to the Rafah border. The purpose? To demand an end to this genocide of Palestinian people, to call for peace, and the immediate and urgent reopening of aid corridors to end the famine.
The video below captures just a glimpse of the humanity, solidarity and strength I witnessed on the first evening, Friday 13th June:
We gathered not as politicians or celebrities, but as everyday people united in compassion, heartbreak and hope.
We weren’t allowed to reach the border. Right at the start violence escalated across the region. Gaza was under attack – again – and Iran had also come under fire. In every conversation we carried the weight of what was happening just 150 miles away from where we were standing.
As always, my mind thought about those displaced, what it means for them, and those people who become refugees. About what it means to care in a world that often tells us not to – and the new risks we might have to take to be heard amidst escalating chaos. We will keep striving to make the world a safer place for refugees, and all of us.
At forRefugees we believe in the power of the people. And that’s exactly what you’re part of, every time you read, share or donate to our work.
In solidarity,
Amber
Thank you for sharing your voice
In last month’s newsletter we asked what inspires you to stay connected.
💛 78% said “I want to be part of something positive in a difficult world.”
💛 67% said “I believe in standing up for refugees.”
💛 56% said “I’ve donated to forRefugees and now follow your work.”
Elaborating, we particularly appreciated the words of one supported who said –
“You do amazing work in some very difficult locations. Well done. Despite all the bad news, the world is a better place for you being here.”
We have recently started working with some exciting new writers to share even more real, hopeful stories in the months ahead. We can’t wait to introduce you.
Thank you for sharing your voice
In last month’s newsletter we asked what inspires you to stay connected.
💛 78% said “I want to be part of something positive in a difficult world.”
💛 67% said “I believe in standing up for refugees.”
💛 56% said “I’ve donated to forRefugees and now follow your work.”
Elaborating, we particularly appreciated the words of one supported who said –
“You do amazing work in some very difficult locations. Well done. Despite all the bad news, the world is a better place for you being here.”
We have recently started working with some exciting new writers to share even more real, hopeful stories in the months ahead. We can’t wait to introduce you.
