Please continue to support The Campaign so that we can do more for Gaza. Here is a brief synopsis on what we have been able to accomplish so far :
- Distributed and sent out over 25,000 post cards to the white House calling for the end of the embargo.
- Assisted in gathering 52 congressional signatures on a letter to President Obama calling for ending the embargo on humanitarian grounds.
- Obtained a former high power congressional staffer to lobby for Let Gaza Live ‘pro bono’.
- Given over 50 Let Gaza Live lectures in non-Muslim Houses of worship and 10 universities.
- Given interview or received coverage by Canadian Broadcasting Corp., BBC, Al Jazeerah, National Public Radio, NBC, ABC, and CNN International and multiple print media outlets.
- Sponsored multiple rallies calling for the end of the embargo (lots of positive media coverage has been generated by rallies)
- Met with the State Department concerning Gaza embargo.
- Established a National Interfaith and Human rights work group and Let Gaza Live Coalition.
- Made presentations of the campaign to David Robinson, executive director of PAX Christi USA (Erie, PA) and Sister Joan Kerby chair of NGO United Nations group (New York) and received formal endorsements from both organizations.
10. A major participant in a BBC (American Division) documentary on Gaza to be released in late October.
11. Received a special briefing by Congressman Keith Ellison concerning his trip to Gaza along with recommendations for future congressional activities involving humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
12. Received permission to hold a citizen briefing on Gaza humanitarian conditions at the Rayburn House congressional committee room in September when congress is back in session.
13. Assisted with the “Viva Palestinia” Convoy to Gaza and obtained a full cargo container of medical supplies i.e. wheel chairs, walkers, bandages, etc. that was ultimately delivered to Gaza through the “Viva Palestinia” convoy.
14. Fundraised for George Galloway and the “Viva Palestinia” American convoy to Gaza.
15. Sponsored two delegates with the convoy to Gaza.
