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EDUCATION IS HOPE IN PALESTINE

The situation in West Bank

Access to the main urban centers and most villages has been severely restricted, with often, if any, just one way in and out. This, in conjunction with the suspension of all Israeli work permits for Palestinians from the West Bank and the almost complete halt of the tourism sector, shattered the already fragile local economy. Many families are, in fact, nowadays, dealing with the job loss of one or more members, which, in turn, severely impacts the ability of the household to cope with the needs of its most vulnerable elements: women, children, and elders. Moreover, a high increase in violent attacks from settlers and Israeli Defence Forces raids strongly impacted the already volatile sense of security between the population.

In this situation, AVSI Palestine is active in supporting six schools affiliated with the Custody of the Holy Land, serving around 1,200 Palestinian students. Providing access to education through fee payment for 460 of them and extracurricular Psychosocial support-oriented activities to around 600 students per year.

After the October 7^th crisis and the unfolding situation AVSI Palestine has also decided to devote specific attention to parents and caregivers, activating an art therapy and psychosocial support course for them that will run through the month of December.

Our presence here has a clear goal: promoting development projects, which is our core business, and thanks to our work contributing to the building of a just peace in the Holy Land. Even though in these moments such a hope can seem out of reach, we believe that our effort in supporting schools and investing in education remains our only chance to see a different future unfold in front of our eyes.

For this reason, despite the recurrent crises and the shadow of a long war, we have chosen to remain here and continue to give our contribution. We strongly believe, even in light of recent events, that each one must enjoy the right to become a protagonist in the development of his or her community, regardless of the conditions on the ground.

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AVSI Canada sends your donation directly to our AVSI Partners working in Holy Land. Thank you for your generous support.

‍‍To make an online donation via paypal or credit card, please click on the “paypal” button below. Please fill in all the required fields so that an official tax receipt can be emailed to you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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If you prefer to donate by cheque, please mail all cheques to AVSI Canada. The mailing address is:

AVSI Canada
100 Davenport Rd.
Toronto, ON M5R 1H7

Many thanks for your support.

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More Background

Here’s where the help of our donors comes in. We need their support to stay put and invest in an education that is focused on peace. The flexibility of the contribution given by those who directly decide to invest in our mission and vision is invaluable during times of crisis since it gives us the chance to respond rapidly and effectively to emerging needs. Through this support we will be specifically able to widen the scope of our psychosocial activities, reaching more children and focusing on rebuilding their trust in the world of adults as well as in the future.

Donating now means contributing to the transformation of the conflictual dynamics on the ground with a people centered approach, where the contribution of our donors becomes a gateway towards inclusive educational activities aiming at enriching the developmental path of Palestinian youth.

Especially now, when the actual conflict calls for more violence and radicalization, donating to AVSI Palestine means acting concretely against the tide and breaking the cycle of violence.