David Levene
Humanitarian Aid for Gaza (York)
Fundraising for Mercy Corps
Story
What are we doing?
We will be walking from York to Selby (20 miles) on Sunday the 1st of February 2009.
Our Aims:
The walk aims to raise money to be given to a non-partisan and non-religious charity that has been doing, and will continue to do vital work in supplying aid (whether food, medical or other essential items) inside the Gaza strip.
The idea of this campaign is to avoid taking sides on the issue and getting into unproductive arguments; but rather to bring as many people as possible together to stand united in their concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the plight of the people living there. We feel that our chosen charity suits this aim well, which is why we have selected it over other more high-profile charities currently involved in providing aid to Gaza.
The Charity: Mercy Corps
The chosen charity, Mercy Corps, is an international humanitarian charity working across the world in communities experiencing disaster, conflict or economic collapse to support community-led positive change. They are currently distributing food boxes and other essential supplies to Gaza, and are using a Gaza Crisis Fund to support this work, to which the money raised will directly go.
You can read about Mercy Corps and their Gaza Crisis Fund here:
www.mercycorps.org.uk/aboutus/overview
www.mercycorps.org.uk/gazacrisis
The following societies/individuals are all participating in, sponsoring or generally supporting the walk:
Labour
Conservatives
Socialists
Jewish Society
Islamic Society
Hugh Bayley, MP for York Central
We will be walking from York to Selby (20 miles) on Sunday the 1st of February 2009.
Our Aims:
The walk aims to raise money to be given to a non-partisan and non-religious charity that has been doing, and will continue to do vital work in supplying aid (whether food, medical or other essential items) inside the Gaza strip.
The idea of this campaign is to avoid taking sides on the issue and getting into unproductive arguments; but rather to bring as many people as possible together to stand united in their concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the plight of the people living there. We feel that our chosen charity suits this aim well, which is why we have selected it over other more high-profile charities currently involved in providing aid to Gaza.
The Charity: Mercy Corps
The chosen charity, Mercy Corps, is an international humanitarian charity working across the world in communities experiencing disaster, conflict or economic collapse to support community-led positive change. They are currently distributing food boxes and other essential supplies to Gaza, and are using a Gaza Crisis Fund to support this work, to which the money raised will directly go.
You can read about Mercy Corps and their Gaza Crisis Fund here:
www.mercycorps.org.uk/aboutus/overv
www.mercycorps.org.uk/gazacrisis
The following societies/individuals are all participating in, sponsoring or generally supporting the walk:
Labour
Conservatives
Socialists
Jewish Society
Islamic Society
Hugh Bayley, MP for York Central
John Grogan, MP for Selby
Brian Cantor, Vice-Chancellor
Jane Grenville, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Students
Environment & Ethics Committee
LGBT Committee
The New Generation Society
The International Students Association
We are in the process of contacting other groups and people within the city of York.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mercy Corps gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mercy Corps gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.Brian Cantor, Vice-Chancellor
Jane Grenville, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Students
Environment & Ethics Committee
LGBT Committee
The New Generation Society
The International Students Association
We are in the process of contacting other groups and people within the city of York.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mercy Corps gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.