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And so, to Gaza
After a final false start, which itself followed 3 failed applications, I am in possession of an entry permit to Gaza through Rafah, the border with Egypt. As often appears…
Cycle London to Paris with us in June for Gaza’s Children
We will be cycling from London to Paris on June 17th to 19th this year in aid of children's projects in Gaza. These rides have always been hugely fun, but…
Campaign to Wake Up the British Parliament
Note - this campaign has finished, but the books is still available and a wonderful insight into a brave young British man killed for following his conscience to protect children…
Play Garden Built in Gaza
In June of 2010, managed by our local community partners the Canaan Institute of Pedagogy, we built a play garden in Beit Lahiya, Northern Gaza. It serves an area where…
London to Amsterdam Ride Raises over £30,000 for Disabled Children in Gaza
So our London to Paris cycle ride this year was actually to Amsterdam. Though it would have been somewhat churlish to rename it just for one year's idiosyncrasy. Especially as…
Dubai to London for Gaza’s Handicapped Children
In May, June and July of 2010, Wissam Al Jayoussi rode his Harley Davidson over 40,000 km, crossed over 30 national boundaries from Dubai to London. He did this to…
188 Laptops for Al Amari Refugee Camp schools
Hope and Play purchased 188 educational laptops for children in the Boys and Girls schools in the Amari refugee camp just outside Ramallah on the West Bank. These were the…
3rd London to Paris Bike Ride Raises over £40,000 for Children in Gaza
Our third annual London to Paris bike ride took place over the weekend of September 4th to 6th. This was our biggest, most successful and probably most fun so far.…
The Challenges of Building a Playground in Gaza
It is amazing how difficult it can be trying to help kids who are having serious life challenges if the place you choose to help them is Gaza. At Hope…
800 Children Join in the Sheikh Ajleen Summer Games Site Supported by Hope and Play
Hope and Play's 2009 London to Paris bike ride funded the construction of a Summer Games site in Gaza. The site, which was in place for two months, had over…