Judi Dench Supports Children Of Peace

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0000

Actress Dame Judi Dench is calling on support for the Children of Peace winter appeal.

The 2009-10 Children of Peace Winter Appeal – Schools Aid – aims to raise funds for ten affiliate schools in Israel and Palestine who struggle to find the funding for teachers, care workers, health provision and basic resources like pens, books and software.

Dame Judi Dench is championing the Appeal and says:

“Children of Peace is dear to my heart because it puts education at the centre of its work for peace between children and their communities in Israel and Palestine. Children are the future. Yet, many of their school’s lack basic resources that we take for granted. Some do not even have pens, or paper or even crayons. Other schools lack classroom heating, visual aids, play equipment or even the funds to pay for teachers.

“Thanks to the pioneering work of Children of Peace in the region there are signs of hope for the children they seek to protect. That is why I urge you to dig deep and donate to the Schools Aid Winter Appeal. Your generous support will make a difference to the lives of children shaken by conflict, health issues and deprivation. By doing so, you can play a part in peace building between the children of Israel and Palestine.”

Children of Peace aims to build friendship, trust and reconciliation between Israeli and Palestinian children through arts, education, health and sports projects, in order to help a future generation live together in peace. The multi-faith, non partisan UK charity works with over 70 affiliate organisations in a unique “coalition of peace” in the Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank and they support programmes that centre upon peaceful coexistence and cooperation.

For more information on the work of Children of Peace visit www.childrenofpeace.org.uk

Derek Jacobi Joins Madonna as Charity Patron

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Sir Derek Jacobi has just signed on as the latest Patron of Children of Peace, joining existing Patron Madonna, and a long list of famous names, in supporting the charity’s work.

Children of Peace works to protect children from the violence in Israel and Palestine, while establishing projects and programs in the arts, education, health and sports for Israeli and Palestinian children, aged 4-17.

The charity has so far garnered the support of stars such as Dame Judi Dench, Dame Helen Mirren, Jeff Goldblum, Patrick Stewart and Emma Thompson.

Proud supporter Corinne Bailey Rae calls the organization a “remarkable charity”, going on to say, “Children do not choose. Right now they are the innocent bystanders in all of this. Yet, they are the next generation and we must give them every opportunity to live normal lives and live in peace with each other.”

In his official acceptance statement for the office of Patron, Sir Derek Jacobi says:

“I am honoured to have been asked to become a Patron of Children of Peace. The children of the region of whatever nationality or religion have been foremost in my mind when I hear reports of the conflict in the area. Children hold our future in their hands. We must assist, guide and support them in bringing a stable, caring and sound resolution to the past and present conflict. Please help us to understand them and help them in their need.”

To learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.childrenofpeace.org.uk.

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