Tag: FreePalestine

The Language of Peace at the Mennonite Central Committee, Kitchener, 11:30am on Thursday 25 June 2026

This talk by Robert Massoud, founder of Zatoun and co-founder of WRFP is offered as part of the “Lunch & Learn” series sponsored by MCEC PIN (Mennonite Church Eastern Canada – Palestine/Israel Network) .

No shortage of words for peace, just shortage of peace.

We hope for peace and live in the “language of peace” but where has it brought humanity and the planet. Why is peace so elusive? Why is the language not bringing us closer to peace?

Robert looks at the language of peace and why it betrays the pursuit of peace and how we can begin to recapture the language and the peace. All are invited to conversation following.

For more details, please visit Lunch and Learn: The Language of Peace – Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.

We can be grateful for living in a vibrant community of courage, commitment and solidarity. See you on Thursday for The Language of Peace, For the Children of Gaza Benefit Concert and for “Walk with Palestine” on Saturday.

Irene
Waterloo Region Friends of Palestine
www.instagram.com/wrfriendsofpalestine/

For the Children of Gaza Benefit Concert at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 7pm on Thursday 25 June 2026

Dear friends of Palestine,

WRFP is overjoyed to partner with Peggy Weber & Friends to bring this unique evening to Waterloo Region. Together we celebrate the culture and resistance through song and music, while fundraising for families in Gaza.

Tax-deductible Donations via MCC at St. Jacobs Benefit Concert for Children in Gaza June25 | Mennonite Central Committee

Already over $2,100 raised online alone! Thank you to the many that have given even if cannot attend event.

WRFP is very happy to be hosting For the Children of Gaza, a fundraising concert on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.

The evening features Peggy Weber & Friends joined by Palestinian singers. Peggy brings together an eclectic group of 15 well-known local musicians to make glorious music from heartfelt folk, blues, gospel harmonies, classic singalongs, to soulful acoustic performances. With a presentation and conversation with Robert Massoud, long-time Canadian-Palestinian activist and co-founder of WRFP.

This unforgettable evening of music will raise funds for the children of Gaza. Although the destruction of Gaza is not in the news now, the children still live in rubble and tents and are in greater need of emergency support than ever. All donations are tax-deductible through Mennonite Central Committee and directed toward emergency aid for Gaza children and families, including food assistance, warm clothing, and mental health support programs.

For people who cannot attend the event to donate, there is a webpage to accept tax-deductible donations online – already has received $2,100 towards the overall goal of $12,000.

It promises to be an unforgettable evening of inspiring music to bring people together and make a difference in the lives of Gaza’s children.

The event is Free – no registration required. Come as you are, bring your heart, and make community for a unique and inspiring evening. All ages and all nations welcome!

See the exciting program: Waterloo Region Friends of Palestine – Children of Gaza Benefit Concert – program – 2026-06-25 (PDF, 82 kBytes)

Irene
Waterloo Region Friends of Palestine
www.instagram.com/wrfriendsofpalestine/

For the Children of Gaza Benefit Concert | Thursday, June 25 - 7:00pm St. Jacobs Mennonite Church | Peggy Weber & Friends with Special Guests (photo of a mural of a child holding a doll)

Stand with Gaza and U.S. students for Palestine at University of Waterloo, 8:30am Wednesday 1 May 2024

Tamara Lorincz writes:

Please join us tomorrow morning if you can before work! Please spread the word!

What: STAND WITH GAZA & SOLIDARITY WITH STUDENTS In the U.S. FOR PALESTINE
When: 8:30am to 9:30am, Wednesday 1 May 2024
Where: In front of University of Waterloo, ION train crossing
Location: 170 University Avenue, Waterloo Map

Join us with your flags & signs.

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor | Day 200 | The Israeli Genocide in the Gaza Strip | 7 October 2023 - 23 April 2024 | Killed *: 42,510; 15,780 Children; 10,091 Women ; 38,621 Civilians | Injured: 79,240 | Journalists killed: 137 | Displaced: 2,000,000 | Completely destroyed homes: 131,200 | Partially destroyed homes | 281,000 | Destroyed/damaged press headquarters: 178 | Damaged schools: 445 | Destroyed industrial facilities: 2,271 | Damaged mosques: 651 | Damaged churches: 3 | Healthcare professionals: 905; 356 killed; 549 injured | Healthcare facilities: 322; 29 Hospital; 72 Clinics; 221 Ambulances | Heritage sites: 203 | Civil defense workers: 203; 42 Killed; 161 Injured | Detainees/Forcibly disappeared: 3,661 | * The killed number includes those presumed dead under the rubbleIn Gaza, there are over 42,000 Palestinians killed and over 79,000 injured. All the universities, schools and libraries are destroyed. Most of the hospitals and homes are in ruins. Academics, doctors, nurses, paramedics and journalists and their families are killed. Israel is blocking aid and food to Gaza and Palestinians are starving. This is a genocide! See these EuroMed Human Rights statistics.

Across North America, students are rising up, occupying their campuses and condemning university complicity in the genocide unfolding in Gaza. American students have been violently assaulted and detained by police.

Canada is complicit by sending weapons to Israel. We need a two-way arms embargo against Israel. Stop the weapons! Frequently Asked Questions: Arms Embargo on Israel

Canadian universities are complicit in their silence. The universities and colleges in Waterloo-Kitchener should stop being silent, should speak out against genocide & divest from weapons & war. No more research with weapons companies.