Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand
The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins the international community in marking the International Day of Charity.
Charity is not only about financial assistance – it is about compassion, solidarity, and standing with those most in need. Around the world, individuals and organisations dedicate themselves to uplifting vulnerable communities, easing suffering, and building a more just and humane society.
Today, as we reflect on the meaning of charity, our hearts turn to Palestine, where generations of families live under occupation and blockade. In Gaza and the West Bank, shortages of food, medicine, shelter, and clean water have become daily realities. More than half the population are children, and they carry the heaviest burden of this ongoing humanitarian crisis.
On this International Day of Charity, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand calls on New Zealanders to:
- Show solidarity with the Palestinian people through charitable giving and humanitarian support.
- Raise awareness of the urgent and ongoing needs in Palestine.
- Advocate for justice and dignity, recognising that true charity includes striving to remove the root causes of suffering.
As the UN reminds us, charity brings people together, strengthens bonds of solidarity, and creates inclusive communities. This spirit of compassion must extend to the people of Palestine, who deserve peace, security, and a future of hope.
Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands committed to ensuring that New Zealand’s voice for justice and humanity continues to echo strongly, especially on this International Day of Charity.
Palestine Forum of New Zealand
