Gaza

Gaza mission a success: Sooliman

Having returned to South Africa after a two week long humanitarian mission in the war stricken Gaza Strip, Gift of the Givers (GOTG) founder, Imtiaz Sooliman, has hailed the hard work and effort put in by his 10 man team. The group experienced several issues throughout their journey, including being[…]

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Gaza unity in the spotlight at conference

The United Muslim Nation Organization (UMNO) hosted a Gaza Crisis Conference in Johannesburg on Saturday, in a bid to strategize a collective effort towards relief and activism for the troubled strip. The event was attended by representatives of the countries numerous NGO’s and solidarity movements, as well as those from[…]

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Muslim women mobilize for Gaza Water Project

The group of young Muslim women called the AnNur Sisterhood have mobilized to assist the people of Palestine in the development of a new water well. VOC, the Muslim Judicial Council and the Al Quds Foundation launched the project collectively to provide clean, drinkable water to the thousands of Palestinians[…]

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Gaza will take years to rebuild

While the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian resistance fighters in Gaza has taken a back seat in the media in the wake of the ceasefire, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) in Gaza says thousands of Palestinians must now repair their lives. Jabr Weshah of the PCHR in Gaza[…]

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Gazan children in need of psychological help

The recent conflict in Gaza has taken an immense toll on the psychological health of the Palestinian youth, with reports suggesting that more than 370 000 children are in need of urgent psychological intervention. The war has marked the third such Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip in under 6[…]

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Al Imdaad increases efforts in Gaza

The Al Imdaad Foundation is currently one of the few humanitarian organisations to have gained access to the Gaza Strip to assist with the humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of the recent 50 day conflict. Now, with a number of new projects in Gaza, the foundation appeals to local donors[…]

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NGO’s to attend ‘Gaza Crisis Conference’

Some of the country’s top non-governmental organizations (NGO) are expected to gather in Gauteng this weekend, for a ‘Gaza Crisis Conference’ to discuss a unified strategy on how to move forward in the fight for Palestinian freedom. The meeting, which is being hosted by the United Muslim Nation organization, is[…]

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GOTG hits the ground running

A 10-member strong Gift of the Givers (GOTG) medical team has vowed to amplify their efforts in assisting the people of Gaza, after suffering a lengthy delay whilst trying to enter through the Egyptian border. The group departed South Africa for the conflict hit strip on Tuesday, but only entered[…]

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GOTG begins Gaza work

Relief organization Gift of the Givers started its humanitarian work in Gaza on Sunday, after gaining entry into the besieged coastal strip late Saturday afternoon. The delegation of 10 medical doctors experienced some trouble in Cairo this week, while awaiting clearance from the Egyptian embassy to enter through the Rafah[…]

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Palestine kefiyyeh’s on sale for Gaza Water Project

The traditional Palestine kefiyyehs have been difficult to find in Cape Town, amid a huge demand over the past two months during the recent Israeli military bombardment of Gaza. The black and white scarves is the most popular symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian people and is worn by activists[…]

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