Bloody Sunday Trust donates £20,000 to Palestine

The Bloody Sunday Trust has donated over £20,000 to Palestinian causes through a number of initiatives. 

Among the beneficiaries were the Palestinian National Initiative, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society and the Amjaad Charity, a small organisation in Gaza that provides help to  families in Gaza.

The Bloody Sunday Trust raised the money through a number of initiatives, including the  sale of specially designed badges and Christmas cards – both of which are still available  from the Museum of Free Derry – and from public donations, collections and admission  fees to the museum on Nakba Day and other days.

Tony Doherty, chair of the Trust, said: “We know this is a drop in the ocean in the face of the horrific genocide that Palestinians  are facing, but as well as being some financial help for the organisations that we donated  to, it is a sign of support and solidarity from the people of Derry to the people of Palestine. 

“We were delighted to be able to raise so much, and we knew that when it came to  helping our sisters and brothers in Palestine the citizens of Derry would not be found  wanting. 

“Our fundraising efforts, which began before the latest Israeli attacks, will continue, and  we hope to raise even more over the coming year. We will stand with Palestine for as long  as we need to. 

“Thank you to all who donated to our appeals. Ní saoirse go saoirse na Palaistíne.”