The opening evening of the "We are not numbers" was well attended. People from around the country, all ages, all cultures, all religions with a need to show support for Palestinians. It was a very moving evening with tears and hugs and sharing. The most powerful was the walls of lost souls to the genocidal offensives over the last months.
It overwhelmed me as I do not want any lives lost to deluded ego war tantrums. The sledgehammering approach destroying lives, society and infrastructures is an immature tantrum.
We all had periods of emotional meltdown and supported one another. Some of my friends made in the Peace Marches were there. Good to see one another and catch up. Lots of hugs and love shared. One lady has over the weeks has been updating on my nurse & his pregnant wife and was pleased the baby had arrived in a safe delivery, despite in the dangerously horrendous war situation.
I was able to share the GoFundMe to Safety link on the laminated flyer with QR code. Wow saw this in action as she clicked on the QR code accessed the GoFundMe and donated there and then .. with thanks 💞 The laminated flyer is a useful tool ..
Speaking with a Palestinian doctor at the event made me aware that there are 1000s of GoFundMe appeals as Families, friends and colleagues are trying to help loved ones evacuate to Egypt.
We need an international effort and plan to help evacuees!
Here are some photos from the evening but I need to return to quietly view the exhibition and absorb more of the voices in the art..
