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We’ve now stopped producing our thrice-yearly newspaper Words of Hope. But don’t worry — all back issues are available to download or read online here. It’s been replaced with a monthly, in-depth, single-subject ‘big read’ download called First of the Month. To subscribe, please click on the button below.

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Words of Hope #9 Spring 2020

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All the latest from Gaza and Cheka Sana in Tanzania, plus: Robert Cohen writes about what could happen in Palestine if the U.S. President gets re-elected in November; reports from recent trips to Nicaragua and Burundi; a guest article from Guardian journalist Jessie McDonald on Amies Freedom Choir; a piece by Palestinian musician Samir Eskanda on the cultural boycott of Israel and full details of our emergency Coronavirus Appeal with an update from all our partners on how Covid–19 is affecting their work.

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Words of Hope #8 Winter 2019

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Featuring articles covering the latest news from Gaza; Umthombo — our Street Justice partner in South Africa; a review of Once In A Lifetime, our Climate Justice summit in Cambridge; details of how you can leave a legacy to Amos Trust; a special Christmas recipe from Palestine; full details of our Christmas Appeal; some Amos-related Christmas stocking filler ideas and all of next year’s trips and events.

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Words of Hope #7 Summer 2019

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The Summer 2019 edition of Words of Hope features articles covering the latest news from Nicaragua and our Water For Life appeal; the fifth Amos home rebuild in Palestine; news from our partner Karunalaya in India; a photo gallery from the Street Child Cricket World Cup; next year’s Tour of Palestine cycle ride; Once In A Lifetime, our climate justice summit that takes place in Cambridge in September as well as all next year’s trips and events.

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Words of Hope #6 Spring 2019

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The Spring 2019 edition of Words of Hope includes an update from Umthombo, our partner in South Africa; an interview with Zoughbi Zoughbi from Wi’am in Bethlehem; news of our Ahlan Gaza project; how sharing stories brought the On Her Terms conference participants closer together and details of the Spring appeal for On Her Terms.

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Words of Hope #5 Winter 2018

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With an update from our partners in Gaza; an interview with Dr Swee Ang; On Her Terms Lead Karin Joseph’s experience of Amos’ On Her Terms conference; an update from New Generation in Burundi; an introduction to Lucy Talgieh from Wi’am in Bethlehem; details of our 2018 Bethlehem carol service tour and full details of Amos’ Christmas ‘Smile’ appeal for Wi’am, the Winter 2018 edition of Words of Hope is now available to download.

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Words of Hope #4 Summer 2018

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In the Summer 2018 edition of Words of Hope, Karin Joseph writes about why Amos’ new On Her Terms campaign is so important; we have an interview with Mpendulo Nyembe from our Street Justice partner Umthombo; Amos trustee Peter Bone shares his experience of his recent trip to Nicaragua; Azey Bennetts writes about what small victories look like at Karunalaya in India and we update you on our partners and projects in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Plus all the usual listings and full details of our 2018 Water For Life appeal appeal for Nicaragua.

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Words of Hope #3 Spring 2018

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Kimbia Bila Shaka! Karin Joseph describes running the first Zanzibar Half Marathon with four new friends; we update you on Nicaragua — where the community of Teustepe is flourishing; we discuss The Shroud Maker with Palestinian writer, director, playwright and Amos trustee, Ahmed Masoud; Amos Director Chris Rose reports back from his recent visit to Umthombo — our Street Justice partner in Durban; we showcase Tom Merilion’s amazing images from Karunalaya in India and Cheka Sana in Tanzania and explain why leaving Amos Trust a legacy in your will is so important. We also share details of our On Her Terms appeal for young women and girls.

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Words of Hope #2 Winter 2017

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In this edition, Amos Director Chris Rose shares news of some of our up-coming projects, we publish a diary from Jordan to Palestine featuring some highlights from the final stage of Just Walk and Azey Bennetts reflects on Paul Sunder-Singh’s recent visit to the UK from Karunalaya, our partner project in India. Tara Wigley writes about running her very first marathon — in Palestine, we share some amazing images from this summer’s Palestine Experience trip, there are full details of our 2018 Nicaragua Adventure and there’s an interview with Holy Land Trust’s Sami Awad. Plus diary listings and details of all our upcoming events, fundraising activities and partner trips — all you need to know is here.

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Words of Hope #1 Summer 2017

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In the very first edition of Words of Hope, Amos Director Chris Rose introduces our new newspaper; we write about Just Walk and why we’re walking 2,000-miles to Jerusalem; we update you on New Generation, our Street Justice partner in Burundi and share a particular photograph from Tanzania by Tom Merillion. Plus Making the Invisible, Visible — a Jewish reflection on Just Walk to Jerusalem from Amos trustee Robert Cohen; there’s news of our 2018 Nicaragua Adventure; an article about how creative, resilient and hopeful our Street Justice partner in India, Karunalaya is and a story of why more than 60 people are answering the call to “Come & see!” Plus diary and event listings, details of all our fundraising activities and partner trips.

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amos trust works all around the world

We work alongside grass-roots partners in Palestine, South Africa, Nicaragua, Burundi, India and Tanzania.

Street Justice

Reaching children on the streets, addressing their trauma, working with them and their families to reintegrate them into their homes, to realise their rights and recover their future.

Palestine Justice

Working with local and international peace activists, and partnering with grass-roots projects, to call for a just peace, reconciliation and full equal rights for all Palestinians and Israelis.

Climate Justice

Addressing the impact of climate change and the causes of extreme poverty, building sustainable rural communities and empowering them to realise their rights.

Amos Travel

Bringing people together to meet our partners from around the world, visiting the communities they work in and seeing their projects in action — building solidarity and lasting friendships.