Humanitarian Aid / Protective Presence Campaign
Solidarity Bracelets for Humanitarian Aid and Protective Presence
Through these wrenching times of violence and hatred, WAYS OF PEACE maintains our humanitarian vigilance. No matter how heartbreaking the situation, there are always real, practical options for sharing our time and money, for bringing people together across differences to affirm our shared humanity.
We have launched a special fundraising campaign to support Israelis and Palestinians providing humanitarian aid and protective presence (nonviolent accompaniment of communities targeted by systemic violence).
Our unique glass bead bracelets bring together the colors of parties in conflict, the colors of international mediating parties, and the colors of grassroots solidarity groups. All proceeds after costs and all additional donations to this campaign will be shared among Combatants for Peace, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Oasis of Peace (Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom), Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, Standing Together, and The Road to Recovery.
Bracelets are now available for sale at local events and by appointment, as well as by mail order at this link.
In the spirit of our commitments to "Mourn AND Organize," each bracelet shipment includes a new cotton handkerchief — to help us grieve our losses as well as to minimize further damage to our precious earth. Handkerchiefs are also available for in-person purchase.
The “How?!” of lamentation releases and clarifies the “How” of vision — which ultimately facilitates real accountability and effective action.
