Derry’s Bloody Sunday Trust donates over £44,991.69 to Palestinian causes
The Bloody Sunday Trust said it is proud to have raised and donated a total of £44,991.69 to Palestinian causes over the past three years.
Among the beneficiaries were the Palestinian National Initiative, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, and the Amjaad Charity, an organisation in Gaza that provides support to families there.
The Bloody Sunday Trust raised the money through a range of initiatives, including the sale of badges, Christmas cards, and Palestine Cola, all of which remain available from the Museum of Free Derry, as well as through public donations, collections, and admission fees to the museum on Nakba Day and other dates.
Tony Doherty, chair of the Trust, said: “The situation in Palestine remains dire, with no sign of peace or justice for the Palestinian people.
“The world is looking away again since Israel declared a so‑called ceasefire last October, while continuing to kill Palestinian men, women, and children with impunity in Gaza and the West Bank. This is not a ceasefire. It is a cover for continued genocide.
“The world must look back at Palestine and put a stop to this. Israel also continues to block vital aid from reaching those in desperate need. We know that tens of thousands of children and adults in Gaza are suffering from malnutrition. This suffering must stop. It must be stopped.”
Mr Doherty continued: “Palestine is an international issue that we all must be aware of. Those leading the assault on Palestine, not only Israel, but also their supporters and compliant governments, are the same forces driving the rise of fascism we are witnessing across the world. They must be opposed.
“We know our donation is only a small amount compared with what our brothers and sisters in Palestine need, but it is an act of solidarity from the people of Derry to the people of Palestine, and we hope it reminds them that most citizens of the world are still on their side. Derry will always be on their side.
“Our fundraising efforts will continue, and we hope to raise even more over the coming year. We will stand with Palestine for as long as we need to.
“Thank you to all who donated to our appeals. Ní saoirse go saoirse na Palaistíne.”