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remember that petitions regarding middle eastern issues unfortunately go unnoticed a lot of the time. here's a thread of some organizations you should donate to instead (if you can) and what they're doing to help:
BDS Movement: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. BDS upholds the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity. https://bdsmovement.net/donate?utm_content=buffer2eaa8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Palestine Children's Relief Fund: PCRF is a privately-funded grassroots nonprofit organization with over 25 years experience in providing sick and injured children free medical care in the Middle East, regardless of their religion or nationality. https://www.pcrf.net/
Al-Shabaka: An independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and foster public debate on Palestinian human rights and self determination within the framework of international law. https://al-shabaka.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=1
Electronic Intifada: When you donate, you empower us to inform millions of people and inspire the movement for justice in Palestine with this kind of essential reporting and analysis. https://electronicintifada.net/content/donate-electronic-intifada/15035
MAP: Medical Aid for Palestinians works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP provides immediate medical aid to those in need and works for long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate
IMEU: Through mainstream media engagement and timely resources — including videos, fact sheets, expert analysis, infographics, and more — the Institute for Middle East Understanding reaches tens of millions of Americans each year. https://imeu.funraise.org/
Project Rozana: The Rozana Initiative seeks to build bridges to improve understanding between Israelis and Palestinians through health. https://usa.projectrozana.org/donate/
Adalah Justice Project: Adalah Justice Project transforms public discourse and U.S. policy on Palestine/Israel through public education, coalition-building, and advocacy for universal, rights-based policies. …https://adalahjusticeproject.networkforgood.com/projects/82568-support-adalah-justice-project
Addameer: ADDAMEER (Arabic for conscience) Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association is a Palestinian non-governmental, civil institution that works to support Palestinian political prisoners held in Israeli and Palestinian prisons. http://www.addameer.org/about/Support-Addameer
HCI: Your small contribution can help a family when they need it the most. HCI has put together Emergency Relief Kits comprised of food, necessary household items, and medicinal supplies for families. https://www.humanconcern.org/donate/?fund=Gaza%20Emergency%20Relief%20Fund
Save The Children: When fighting escalated between Israel and Palestinian forces in Gaza in July 2014, thousands of children’s lives were at risk. STC were able to help provide vital supplies to injured children and their families, thanks to donations. https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/donate
Save The Children: At least 5 million children are now in need of urgent and ongoing humanitarian assistance. During Syria’s harsh winters, they are at risk of freezing to death. You can make a difference https://support.savethechildren.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1662&1662.donation=form1
Global Giving: AID AFGHANISTAN FOR EDUCATION. To unlock the potential of young marginalized Afghans through education as a means to prepare them to fully participate in the society. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/aid-afghanistan-for-education/
USA for UNHCR: A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Yemen with millions fleeing their homes to escape devastating conflict and extreme weather. They need urgent food, shelter, protection and safety. https://give.unrefugees.org/180101yem_mainpg_d_3000/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=donate.unhcr.org&utm_campaign=US_PS_EN_YEMEN_20181126&utm_content=RF247418&SF_onetime=70141000001AWzsAAG&SF_monthly=70141000001AWzxAAG
Islamic Relief USA: Their donations go towards emergency food projects, water system development, livelihood training, and helping the Middle East move forward. They've done work in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, and Tunisia. https://irusa.org/middle-east/
Project HOPE: Project HOPE teams are at work in nearly 30 countries, responding to crises, helping people overcome diseases and empowering health workers with the training and tools they need to save more lives.
https://secure.projecthope.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app318b?df_id=7804&mfc_pref=T&7804.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=4C7AD77F4D0DBA4BF6C75544D7F4E459
https://secure.projecthope.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app318b?df_id=7804&mfc_pref=T&7804.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=4C7AD77F4D0DBA4BF6C75544D7F4E459
Saba Relief: They serve the most vulnerable people in Yemen by addressing the root causes of poverty and empowering communities.
https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/4348#!/DonationDetails
https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/4348#!/DonationDetails
MECA: The Middle East Children’s Alliance is a nonprofit organization working for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East. MECA supports dozens of community projects for Palestinian children and refugees from Syria.
https://secure.everyaction.com/AUWs21rKXUW_obajEMyeXA2
https://secure.everyaction.com/AUWs21rKXUW_obajEMyeXA2
