We Are Not Numbers are a Palestinian youth advocacy organisation that tell the human experiences behind the numbers in the news from Gaza — sharing and celebrating stories from the Strip through their website and social channels.
When the world talks about Palestinians living under occupation and in refugee camps, it is usually in terms of politics and numbers — specifically, how many killed, injured, homeless or dependent on aid.
But numbers are impersonal and often numbing. They don’t convey the daily personal struggles and triumphs, the tears and the laughter, the aspirations that are so universal that if it weren’t for the context, they would immediately resonate with virtually everyone.
That’s why aspiring and established ‘word artists’ worldwide have joined with young people in Gaza and now Lebanon, to create We Are Not Numbers. They share and celebrate stories from Gaza through their website and social channels, with experienced authors mentoring the young contributors.
Take a look through our range of resources, blog posts, downloads and products to find out more about our Palestine Justice work.
Every year, Amos Trust’s Christmas Appeal raises money for grassroots projects in Palestine. Please show your support by buying our new ‘Steal All The Flowers’ Christmas cards. The image on the front is a painting called ‘My Window on Gaza’ by Gazan artist Raed Issa and used with his kind permission.
Show your support by purchasing our reprinted Bethlehem Candle Christmas cards and help support our Christmas Appeal which raises funds for our work in Palestine. Sold as a pack of 10 A6 cards with envelopes, the message on the front reads ‘Wishing you Peace this Christmas’ along with a quote from Martin Luther King inside.
Our second book of poetry, prose, creative writing and reflection is now available. ‘Seeds Of Hope: More Thoughts and Reflections from Amos Trust’ has contributions from Zena Kazeme, Arundhati Roy, Ben Okri, Cornel West, Angela Davis, Robert Cohen, Maya Angelou and our partner Abdelfattah Abusrour. “What a wonderful collection of writing — rich, deep, broad, funny, touching, angry, and, most importantly, encouraging.” Brian Eno — producer, musician, writer and artist.
Amos Trust’s On Location exhibition introduces leading visual artists from Gaza and explores the motivations, frustrations and realities of being artists under siege. This 62-page, full-colour coffee table catalogue of the collection is printed on 200-gram silk art board and is the perfect gift for the art lover in your life.
The Keffiyeh is a traditional Middle Eastern headdress traditionally worn by Palestinian farmers which became a symbol of Palestinian nationalism during the Arab Revolt of the 1930s. Outside of the Middle East and North Africa, the Keffiyeh first gained popularity among activists supporting the Palestinians in the conflict with Israel. These Keffiyeh’s are made in Palestine.
“If you had said a year ago that the situation in Gaza would be worse now, I would not have believed you. I could not have believed what Israel would do.” Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot — Head of the Palestine mission to the UK. The population in Gaza is experiencing a humanitarian disaster. Please support our Christmas Appeal for Gaza.
Amos Trust
7 Bell Yard, London
WC2A 2JR
UK
Telephone:
+44 (0) 203 725 3493
Email:
[email protected]
Registered Charity No.
1164234
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