Dear Community Members and Supporters,
In December 2023, AMA stepped forward to address the humanitarian disaster unfolding in the Gaza Strip by launching a state-wide awareness campaign. I was humbled to be chosen to lead these efforts. Thank you to our member organizations, community, allies, and incredible volunteers who turned compassion into impactful action.
Here’s what we accomplished together from Dec. 2023.
Humanitarian Relief with AMA member organization HHRD-Arizona
- 561 boxes of essential supplies and 289 loose items distributed, valued at over $30,000
- Packed and loaded by 150 volunteers across two events
Advocacy and Education Efforts
- 45,000+ calls made to Arizona representatives through the AZ Phone Bank for Palestine asking for a ceasefire and for more humanitarian aid to be allowed to enter Gaza
Statewide Impact Via Mobile and Freeway Educational Billboards
- 4 mobile billboard trucks traveled 4,400 miles to 11 Arizona cities, including Tucson and Yuma
- Spanish billboards amplified our message and reached broader audiences
- 12 freeway billboards ran from 12/18/23 to 01/14/24 with an estimated 20 million impressions by motorists
Media Coverage
- 7 stories on Gaza and its impact on Arizonans secured or facilitated by AMA
- Featured in national and international outlets, expanding our reach and awareness
Birds of Gaza Art Memorial for Children
- Over 1,000 paper birds decorated and dedicated from anArizona children to a children killed in Gaza
- Plans underway to host this art exhibit in 2025, inshaAllah
Work in Progress: Postcards for Palestine with Jewish Voices for Peace – Tucson
- Raising funds for mailers to reach individual Arizona homes in 2025, sharing facts and a call to action
- Support this project at givebutter.com/postcards
Thank you for standing with the people of Palestine. Together, we represent hope, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. May Allah bring peace, justice, and healing to all oppressed peoples and places around the world. Ameen.
Sincerely,
Jacki Shoyeb
Gaza Awareness Campaign Manager
Media & Communications Director
