Community call out: Join a heart-led creative movement for Palestine
My heart is utterly broken by the ongoing blockade, systematic starvation and extermination of the Palestinian people and the impunity with which the Israeli government appears to be acting.
While I full heartedly condemn the terrorist attack on October 7th — I also condemn the ongoing occupation of Palestine and the utter disregard for all humanity we have seen unfold since.
I am half Jewish and have family that was impacted by the Holocaust. We said “NEVER AGAIN!” after the Holocaust of Jews, but it was never again - for / to anyone. And yet here we are, watching the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people, displacement en masse, total destruction of their infrastructure, their lands, their farms, their schools, hospitals, seed banks and more.
In an effort to make a small contribution to the movement to free Palestine and end this abhorrent violence I am pulling together a creative fundraiser and I am looking for collaborators who feel similarly motivated by love and care for all of humanity. I am looking for a supportive, creative, kind and motivated group of humans who want to raise some funds and amplify the voices of Palestinians in a creative way.
The form of this project will be solidified together, however, I am feeling called to work that humanises the Palestinian story, connects us, and leans into our shared creativity and humanity.
You don’t have to be a self-describing ‘creative’ to join – I would love to bring a varied skillset together for this.
I am initially contemplating an international print fundraiser mixed with storytelling + advocacy. I am especially inspired by the work of Ms Rachel who is leaning into telling this story through the children of Palestine.
Image of Palestinian children by Damon Lynch via flickr | Dated 2005
We will also be looking to link up with others with big platforms to amplify the messaging and collaborate with other orgs already working in this space.
The idea will be solidified together - I am looking for collaborators to join me.
No big egos, no drama, just lots of love, creativity and heart. Raising funds and advocating for a permanent ceasefire, a two-state solution, end of the blockade, end of the starvation and also release of hostages. We stand for the rights of ALL to a healthy, peaceful, safe life. (our call to action will be finessed together)
Email me at olivia@theheartatlas.com if you are interested in contributing or getting involved in some way. x Olivia of The Heart Atlas
