Islamic Relief volunteers in Manchester have teamed up to organise a fundraising dinner.


Over 1,200 Palestinians were injured in the eight-day bombardment before a ceasefire was declared on November 21, and several hospitals have been damaged.


The money raised at this weekend’s dinners will support the work of Islamic Relief, which has already rushed £1 million worth of medical supplies to Gaza’s hospitals and has developed a five-point plan to help the people of Gaza rebuild.
 

The charity aims to raise up to £10 million globally for its work in Gaza – half for medical supplies and the rest for repairs to bomb-damaged schools and hospitals, improved waste and water treatment systems, support for farmers and fishing communities, and counselling and support for traumatised children.


“It would be easy to be disheartened by how much damage has been done in just eight days but we are encouraged by the bravery and dedication of our staff in Gaza and the generous response of our supporters in the North West and around the world,” said Islamic Relief’s Muhammed Banglawala.


“I hope our dinner will help support vulnerable families in Gaza who have suffered so much. We believe it is vital to maintain the ceasefire so that the injured can be treated safely and effectively, infrastructure can be rebuilt and constructive talks can take place to address problems such as chronic shortages of fuel and medical supplies and movement restrictions that contribute to high levels of poverty and unemployment.”

The dinner will be held at the Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Road, Manchester M40 8EA, in partnership with the Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons. Tickets cost £30 and are available from 07827 158060. The dinner starts at 6.30pm on Saturday December 8..