Childhood Remnants -- Children in Silwan, Palestine

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From Ziad Abbas:

Since MECA last wrote to you about the remarkable work of the Madaa Creative Center and their need to buy the building they’ve been renting, MECA supporters like you have given a total of $11,030. 

Now, we have just 34 days to raise the remaining $32,000 they need by July 31, 2012 to purchase the building. Owning the building will help our partners feel more stable and secure, and allow them to focus on creative projects.

As the video shows, children in Silwan are forced to grow up without a childhood; they are regularly targeted for arrest, and subjected to interrogation and police brutality. Madaa, a local, grassroots initiative of the people of Silwan, offers help to children who have suffered this trauma and their families.

Now, I hope you’ll help Madaa purchase the building that houses the support program Madaa began for children who have been arrested, as well as the youth club and music, dance, theater, art and women’s activities.