Plant a Tree - Aberdeen Stands with Palestine

We are excited to launch a new campaign which aims to build solidarity with and support communities in South West Bethlehem targeted by illegal settlement expansion. Initially this project will focus on tree planting as political resistance, raising money for trees that can then be planted by farmers and communities, contributing to sustainable economic development as well as symbolic resistance against Israeli occupation.  

If we raise enough money by February 2021 we hope the first planting can take place by March (before the planting season ends). £8 will allow one olive tree or grape vine plant to be purchased and the ground properly prepared. 

Beyond March we hope to develop ties between the communities that make up this land targeted for further illegal Israeli settlements. This will include public events that provide a platform for the communities affected to tell their story. To deliver this project we are delighted to be working with grassroots Palestinian organisations, Stop the Wall and Popular Struggle Coordination Committee (PSCC) networks.  Another key partner in the project is the Stop the JNF, which campaigns against the historic and current role the JNF have played in the dispossession of Palestinians. 

During the year we will be using our website and Facebook page to tell the story of what is happening in this area of South West Bethlehem. We are keen to come out and speak to organisations about this project, and ask for their support. If you are involved in a trade union branch, Parent Council, faith group, political organisation etc. and would like to find out more, get in touch Aberdeen@ScottishPSC.org.uk