Solidarity is a verb: Support Palestinian resources on the ground

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Now more than ever, it’s important to support Palestinians’ efforts to save lives and offer communal care.

Millions of people around the world are demanding an end to genocide and calling for true safety for Palestinians, which starts with the bare minimum of a ceasefire and U.S. weapons embargo. We see people doing all that they can, from solidarity protests to contributions to international aid organizations. There are many ways to be in solidarity with Palestinians in this critical moment.

The outpouring of love and support from individuals is historic. But when it comes to donating, many are unsure of the best way to make an impact. We believe that what is most needed now is direct support for Palestinian grassroots organizations and initiatives that are deeply rooted in the community and know how best to support it.

Supporting grassroots groups not only provides community-based emergency relief on the ground, but also contributes to preserving the basic civil society infrastructure and the broader, long-term transformation and community resilience necessary for lasting change.

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Rawa is a Palestinian initiative working toward liberatory grassroots-led organizing across historic Palestine. Since the Israeli genocide erupted, Rawa has been supporting Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank through dozens of grassroots initiatives working to overcome the catastrophic challenges and provide vital support with dignity and resilience, including via securing shelters, drinking water, food, and medical stations.

Since 2018, Rawa has supported over 60 grassroots initiatives chosen by the community itself, moving critical resources to frontline organizers in agriculture, education, arts, media and social activism. They focus on resourcing long-term, sustainable community-led efforts, especially during crisis moments when self-determination can fall by the wayside.

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Grassroots International’s Palestine Emergency Fund moves 100% of donations to trusted community-led organizations throughout Palestine, as part of their long-term partnerships in Palestine for over 40 years. Since October, their partners in Gaza have delivered food, water, and supplies to over 84,000 families and supported 30 mobile health care teams amid the total collapse of Gaza’s health system.

They also continue the critical work of documenting genocide and war crimes by the Israeli government and seeking justice through international courts. The work of Grassroots International’s partners is born of unwavering commitment to self-determination, justice, and liberation.

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