"Displaced in Gaza" personal testimonials

July 1, 2024

Good morning. Remember, every day is a good day to pay attention to the words of Palestinians themselves.

LEARN. Read through a few of the stories on the “Displaced in Gaza” page of the “Gaza Unlocked” project, from the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). The project includes this description: “‘Displaced in Gaza’ aims to raise global awareness about the violent and forcible displacement inflicted upon the Palestinians, and the impact this has had on every aspect of their normal life. Every story is unique, yet the endurance of the Palestinian people remains a common thread, linking each story of hope and loss together.”

NOTICE. What emotions do you feel when you read the actual words of Palestinian people suffering because of the genocide? In what ways does centering the words of Palestinian people connect us to them? Why is it important to you, personally, to have this reminder that the Israeli government must take responsibility for their brutal, daily crimes against the Indigenous people of the land they are occupying?

ACT. Make a generous donation to AFSC to continue their work in Gaza, or give a gift to Medaid, here.

SHARE. Forward this to at least 5 friends, family members or colleagues who need to hear the stories of Palestinians, in their own words.

ASK. Which story from the “Displaced in Gaza” collection touched you the most, and why? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Kay Coughlin, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.