More Than a Meal
Nourishing meals at school funded by the PaliRoots Meal Program are a treat, especially for children whose families can’t provide enough food at home. In September 2021, after multiple pandemic lockdowns, children returned [...]
Targeting Childhood
When mothers from the neighborhood showed up to protect the children, the Israeli military came to protect the settlers.CREDIT: IMEMC One weekend in November, children were playing in the playground in Susiya, a [...]
Emergency aid needed as winter storms hit Gaza
Donate to provide emergency winter aid to families in Gaza Today it is very cold in Gaza. This weekend there was a storm with heavy rain which is supposed to be a blessing everywhere but [...]
Support and Leadership Opportunities for Jerusalem Youth
MECA supports the Youth Leadership Program at the Madaa Creative Center in Silwan, East Jerusalem, one of many psychosocial initiatives for children, youth, and families. As Israel continues its multiple efforts to take [...]
Jan 29: Restoring our Environment with Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh
This webinar will be held online, over Zoom. Register for the webinar here: . Facebook event In this webinar, Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh will describe the catastrophic environmental impact of Israeli settler colonialism on the [...]
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Life in East Jerusalem is very hard for Palestinian children who face violent Israeli settlers, soldiers, and the possibility of being arrested or losing their homes. MECA’s partner Madaa Silwan—and other partners throughout Palestine [...]
A last minute match for your donation!
Kids enjoying new toys, books, and furniture at Msader Kindergaren in Gaza I have some good news to share with you. A generous MECA donor has just offered to give $20,000 if we [...]
Beauty in Gaza – and just 48 hours to double your donation!
Lemon blossoms in my garden in Gaza The other day the first blossoms appeared on the lemon tree in my garden, and I wrote these words: Homeland is a lemon flower. Homeland is [...]
Greetings and news from Bethlehem, Palestine
Dear Friend, It's a beautiful time of year in Bethlehem. There are lights up everywhere and many festivities, reminding us that there is still so much joy and light in Palestine. I want to ask [...]
One day in Gaza + a chance to double your support!
Dear Friend, It is a lovely sunny morning at my home in Gaza. Children are laughing and hurrying on their way to school like children all over the world. Above the children’s heads, the continuous [...]