Gaza has been under Israeli blockade for the past decade during which Israel has also launched countless attacks against the besieged population, turning their life into a nightmare and a continuous struggle. Through Freedom Flotillas and other naval missions we have brought international attention to their suffering and their resistance. The Women’s Boat to Gaza is an initiative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and is composed of civil society organizations and campaigns from many countries. We have been challenging the illegal and inhuman Israeli blockade of Gaza for years and are committed to continue the struggle until the blockade is unconditionally lifted and the Palestinian people everywhere regain their full rights.
The Women’s Boat to Gaza (WBG) seeks not only to challenge the Israeli blockade but to also show solidarity and bring a message of hope to the Palestinian people. With the support of women, men, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups and from women’s collectives and events around the world, we will make this happen.
Help Us Sail to Gaza to Break the Israeli Blockade!
GOALS
The Women’s Boat to Gaza (WBG) seeks not only to challenge the Israeli blockade but to also show solidarity and bring a message of hope to the Palestinian people. With the support of women, men, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups and from women’s collectives and events around the world, we will make this happen.
Funds will be used to purchase a boat and have an all-woman crew and women passengers from around the world. We intend to sail in summer or fall of 2016 — the date depending on fundraising to purchase the boat. Our U.S. goal is $30,000.
Our fiscal sponsor is Nonviolence International, 501(c)(3), tax ID 52-164578. Donations by check can be mailed to:
Women’s Boat to Gaza
c/o Nonviolence International
4000 Albemarle Street, NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20016
It is 5,900 miles between Washington, DC and Gaza.
Every $5 brings us one mile closer to reaching the families in Gaza.