During August / September 2004, a group of cyclists rode across Europe to Jerusalem. The aim of The Peace Cycle was to publicise the truth of the Israeli occupation and support a just settlement that will enable all the people of the area to live in peace. This August another Peace cycle will take place. For more information on the Peace Cycle in visit http://www.thepeacecycle.org.

Dr Ali Dabbagh, an Ophthalmologist at Royal Oldham Hospital, was one of the riders in 2004. Ten Thousand pounds was raised for three charitiable causes through sponsorship and related activities.

Al- Shurooq School for Blind Children, Bethlehem.
 The Boarding Centre caring for Abandoned children, Tulkarem Bir Zeit University needy student fund
  • Established in 1981 to provide visually impaired children with appropriate education, equal opportunity and independence.
  • Part of the National Society for the Visually impaired.
  • Helps children to integrate in mainstream school. Accommodates boarding facilities for 25 children from across Palestine.
  • In-house publication of curriculum text books in Braille.

 

For more information www.nsfvh.org
  • The only centre of its kind in Palestine..
  • Offering boarding facilities to abandoned children (capacity 30 children).
  • Caring for the children from birth by trained and caring ladies in the community.
  • Part of the Palestine Red Crescent Centre, Tulkarem branch.
  • Aims to find loving homes through adoption.

Dance Class at the Centre given by a group of Spanish volunteers, August 03

 

  • Bir Zeit University Student Affairs Department provides financial aid for needy students..
  • Aid is provided for Food coupons, transportation costs & general living expenses.

Students' voluntary work on campus, December, 03

For more information www.BirZeit.edu

 

The Peace Cycle is organised on a voluntary basis and all proceeds from the event will be donated towards humanitarian aid in Palestine. The Peace Cycle is supported by The Friends of Al-Aqsa, The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, The International Solidarity Movement, The Muslim Association of Britain, The Holy Land Trust, The Annur Youth Association (Bethlehem), Gush Shalom (the Israeli Peace Bloc),Al-Awda Right of Return Coalition. The Peace Cycle embraces all religions and beliefs.

For more information on the peace cycle visit http://www.thepeacecycle.org.