LIMERICK-based charity Bóthar has launched its Easter 2024 fundraising campaign for Palestine.
Bóthar is calling on the people of Limerick to help families in Gaza this Easter by giving whatever they can afford.
The international charity is asking for donations to provide humanitarian aid through UN and Irish aid channels.
Bóthar has spoken to an international NGO in Palestine, who also works with farming communities and families.
“It is almost beyond our understanding that four fifths of all starving people in the world are in Gaza, in an area the size of Kilkenny City,”said Bóthar CEO Ailish O’Reilly.
“It is impossible to see what is unfolding for children and families in Palestine and not do something to help.
“Easter in an important time in Palestine. Children should be colouring eggs, looking forward to a feast of traditional dishes, and spending time with extended family. I see a photo of children on a news report from a few months ago and I wonder if they are still alive today.”
When peace returns to Palestine, Bóthar says they will continue to assist, helping farming communities to rebuild food production systems and income-generating crops.
“Any farmer understands how much a family depends on that end of season successful crop. We know that 10,000 farming families have lost their income because more than 24,000 acres of olives could not be harvested since last October.
“Recovery will take years, but for now the priority is simply to live,” Ms O’Reilly explained.
Donations for emergency aid for Palestine can be made by phone on 1800 26 84 63 or online at Bóthar.ie.
