Interpal Joint Appeal with Muslim Aid

Interpal has launched a joint appeal with the leading British charity Muslim Aid. Together the organizations hope to raise £5 million for the people of Palestine, pledging to get supplies to those most in need through local partners. The public response to the appeal has been rapid and generous, and already over £1m has been raised.

 

Following the coverage of the breaching of the Gaza-Egypt border wall, underlining the desperation of the people living Gaza, Interpal and Muslim Aid launched two live TV appeals for funds. An appeal on the Islam Channel raised £50,000 on the night of 1 February 2008, and a further £15,000 was raised on 2 February by an appeal on the Bengali station Channel S.

 

So far, one container loaded with essential medical supplies has been sent by a Muslim Aid partner in Canada, and over $200,000 has already been transferred to local hospitals and partners.

 

(Please refer to the press release on Muslim Aid website )