Comments on: Action Alert! How Jordanians Can Help The People In Gaza!

By: How To Help The People In Gaza – Shaden's Blog

How To Help The People In Gaza – Shaden's Blog — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:15:33 +0000

[...] organizing an emergency clothes and food drive for the people in Gaza. Read more about this on the Black Iris and stay tuned for more details on how to help. Filed under Activism, Jordan, Palestine, Society [...]

By: sarah hutchinson

sarah hutchinson — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:08:26 +0000

I too live in the Uk with my 4 month old daughter. I do not have words to express my horror at the deliberate acts of genocide committed by the Isrealis against the people of Gaza, they have murdered innocents,babies just like mine, and should know better, from their own experience wouldnt you think; this is a holocaust just like the one they want us to feel so sorry for.

Frankly i am sorry my grandparents ever fought to free them in the second world war they would be horrified if they knew; they could have stayed at home and left them to it instead of risking their lives for the Isreali descendants who have evidenced themselves to be murdering brutes.

In my opinion the Israelis are trespassers in the midst of an attempt to steal even more land; and what will satisfy them? When will they stop? Their attacks on Gaza have been wildly and willfully disproportionate. Inexcusable.

I wish you all the best you who are helping the people of Gaza. I will keep checking this site; please tell me what can we in the UK do to best help the people of Gaza?

By: lynn

lynn — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:25:06 +0000

What can I do – I live in the UK?

By: amira

amira — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:38:14 +0000

hey thnx so much for the info. ->The Jam3eyeh Sharkaseyh in Amman ( 7th Circle ) is Collecting Stuff to send to Gaza, Food , Clothes & so …

so if anyone of you want to send anything to Gaza , Just Buy it & put it on a Box , & drop it in Al Jam3eyeh Al Sharkaseyeh , & they will send it there enshalah

By: Feras Hilal

Feras Hilal — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:00:10 +0000

Naseem, thank you for launching this initiative, it just shows that when equipped with a strong and noble cause along with a dedicated leadership, wonders can happen. It is truly refreshing to see how sentiments of anger, frustration and sheer sadness can evolve to solidarity and social responsibility. It is not everyday that you see such an enormous amount of energy dedicated to such a cause. This initiative stands as a testament to the fact that our youth is active, driven and engaged, once granted an opportunity.

I would like to take the opportunity to remind your readers that the work is not done yet. There are plenty more mouths to feed, children to cover and patients to help. Every donation counts and every effort can deliver a strong impact. As part of Aramex’s commitment to alleviating the struggle of our sisters and brothers in Gaza, Aramex is still collecting donations in Jordan and the UAE to deliver hope to Gaza.

If you’re in Jordan, head to one of Aramex’s offices to drop off First Aid kits, medical emergency supplies, chronic illness medication, personal hygiene products, non-perishable foods, new clothes, tents and blankets.

Please ensure the validity date is at least 6 months for food and at least 1 year for medicine.

If you’re in the UAE, head to the following locations to drop off your donations in one of Aramex’s collection bins:

Mall of Emirates
Deira City Center
Sharjah City Center
Ajman City Center

Aramex offices in Jordan:

Khalil El Salem Street, Khalda
33 Mecca Street, Near Social Security Corporation
Ameer Mohammad Street, Zarqa
Malik Faisal Street, Irbid
Royal Jordanian Building, Haya Roundabout, Aqaba

Aramex Media Bookshops in:

Khalil El Salem Street, Khalda
Thaqafa Street, Shmeisani
Downtown, 9th Sha’aban Street, towards 1st Circle

Please visit aramex.com for further information.

By: Hamzeh N.

Hamzeh N. — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:21:46 +0000

Man, is it true that only new clothes will be allowed to go through to Gaza? That is really infuriating! We donated a bunch of good stuff that I really hope would have been able to make it there. I know hopefully it will be put to good use here in Jordan maybe, but right now it’s mostly needed there!!!!

I mean, do they really check if the clothes are new or old? How can they tell anyway?

I learned about this from the latest update on 7ibr.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:37:22 +0000

Thanks for making this opportunity to help widely known. Hope we dont have to keep sending relief but expect it will not be over soon. Many people are ready to keep the trucks full. Just announce the next pick up point/time. God help Gaza’s people.

By: UmmFarouq

UmmFarouq — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:13:36 +0000

What a great turnout, and I got there before it had officially started. Sincere thanks to all of you who organized this and made it happen!

By: Basel Qabouq

Basel Qabouq — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:39:16 +0000

jordan was one….im speachless!thank you for all who worked on this
for the first time scinc maybe the bombings i felt the unity of our country

By: Alia

Alia — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:43:33 +0000

God bless GAZA :””(

By: Khaled

Khaled — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:27:28 +0000

Thanks for your efforts.

By: MommaBean

MommaBean — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:13:12 +0000

Great job Nas! Thanks for organizing… Am waiting with baited breath to hear the numbers.

By: bashar abu hammour

bashar abu hammour — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:59:09 +0000

we must all call them ( killers of children ) so as this name stay with them always … we can be the first , but this name will stay tell the end ..instead of calling them israelis why not to start an effort to call them in that name in any occasion ?? ( KILLERS OF CHILDREN ) ??

By: masalha1

masalha1 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:37:21 +0000

Urgent:
nas,
Please please if you can help us look into the possibility of sending fresh vegetables ( truck loads) to our people in GAZA we can start on that immediatly many farmers in the Jordan valley want to help…..
please let us know asap if it is possible or it can be arranged.
my numbers are
077 77 83 316
079 68 05 986
Reyad Masalha

By: Ways Folks in Jordan can help Gaza « pilgrim without a shrine

Ways Folks in Jordan can help Gaza « pilgrim without a shrine — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:10:34 +0000

[...] details on this and other ways to help can be found over at Black Iris or at [...]

By: Basel Qabouq

Basel Qabouq — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:13:37 +0000

I just came from uni,they were collecting blood there ( that is yarmouk university) there not sure if today or tomorrow will be the dead line.
im proud to say the numbers where enormous,and people stood in long lines,thnk god,we are still awake!
i heard there doing that in all university’s…
blood…blankets…food….
still doesn’t seem enough,hold on Gaza

By: Jessi

Jessi — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:45:19 +0000

Hey, I just called the phone number you have listed for UofJ hospital and learned it is actually the Jordanian University Hospital (a different hospital, which is on Queen Rania Street) that is taking blood donations for Gaza with that phone number you have posted. I didn’t have time to read all the posts, so I am sorry if someone already mentioned this. I always come to your blog… thank you for answering all of our questions: WHAT CAN WE DO?!

By: Hadil

Hadil — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:04:32 +0000

salam alikum
1) as i guess also in mahatta street we can give the canned food + blankets as i read yesterday in alrai news paper
2) 4 blood donation also i read that ppl can donate in : –> مجمع النقابات في الشميساني
–> مستشفى الأمير حمزة
best regards

By: Lass

Lass — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:59:14 +0000

Well done guys!

By: Basem

Basem — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:34:32 +0000

I’m dedicating two of my company’s scooters for anyone who is not able to make it to the drop off points to collect and deliver free of charge, call 06-553-5249 to arrange collection.

By: rima khalidi

rima khalidi — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:46:26 +0000

thanks for organizing this..its so important for people to know they can help and how…

By: Emad Yhya

Emad Yhya — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:47:42 +0000

I will spread it and i will tel all my friends about it ,,, thanks

By: Ma'en

Ma'en — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:42:23 +0000

Good news guys, i felt really bitter that i can’t be part of this (although i still feel deeply ashamed and handicapped inside), but i just knew that there’s a similar clothes and food drive in Nicosia, i am taking the rest of the day off, hope to collect enough stuff…
I’ll be in touch…and Nas, Maha, thx for tolerating my previous post, but honestly i never re-read my posts on black-iris…i just write it as if i am saying it.

Good Luck.

By: Basel Qabouq

Basel Qabouq — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:30 +0000

@nas this might be usfull naseem
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=41920037225

but we need smth more urganized…and some how time is not on our side i think

By: muhammed

muhammed — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:57:56 +0000

Hi all to do anything what so ever is small is much better than doing nothing so go ahead and do what can you , and God bless you

By: ArabComment » As Gaza Burns, Amman Erupts in Protests

ArabComment » As Gaza Burns, Amman Erupts in Protests — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:42:12 +0000

[...] I heard about the local Jordanian effort to bring food and clothes into Gaza, the first thing I had to ask was: “this aid is going to civilians, right?” (It is, of [...]

By: zeena

zeena — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:17:40 +0000

better light a candle than curse the darkness…will tell ev.body i knw….u guys shud too!!
at least..wen asked…we cud say that we actually did something..

By: Natalia

Natalia — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:46:26 +0000

I also don’t believe that people should stay silent right now. Silence is deadly.

By: Nas

Nas — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:54:38 +0000

@Basel: yes this is something I am working on right now actually. i’m trying to get exact directions and locations for blood banks in Amman so I can make a few maps. unfortunately our ministry of health hasn’t been very helpful in this endeavor and I am relying more on the input of other people.

i’ll be posting a list soon.

By: Basel Qabouq

Basel Qabouq — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:37:32 +0000

at last real action…this is wonderful thank you guys for all this
i was wondering why not also organize a blood donation event..
those might be the only 2 useful things we can do right now?