Who should I donate to? I sent you a private message ages ago about that. That’s the biggest thing I can do, where my money goes to.
I don’t want to do activism anymore. I did a lot before and that just affected me. I’m old enough to know that nothing will ever change, it never did. Things just change hands some times.
I’ve seen so many israeli and american invasions in my life. Each one of them made me think “this is it, the world won’t accept this one”. And in return we get more movies where the hero saves the world from the terrorists and the tickets sale grows new records again and again. And if you talk to any australian, they will tell you about those chinese, spying on you, killing everyone, they are going to invade next week and eat your dog! Or is it the comunists? The terrorists? The antichrist?
I admire those who still have hope, but I don’t. I just don’t want to be part of the problem. And right now, living here, I am. If the next bondi incident have me as one of the killed, I wouldn’t find it unfair. But right now I can’t leave, and although I try I can’t ignore this shit I’m involved. So if I go to any protest or anything it’s because I feel kind of forced. It won’t change anything, I am still guilty like most australians, but it makes me pretend I’m doing something about it. I don’t know…
Edit: I mean, do you remember Snowden? What activism can be bigger than someone giving clear proof to the whole world that the US is spying on everyone? I was in Brazil back then, there were leaked conversations of the president. I though that for sure the brazilian government, all those governments would do something about it. And nothing. And that’s just one of many examples.
If something like that and the others can’t fix anything, no amount of activism will. Not in a meaningful way. I doubt any murder was prevented.
And even some concrete action, like what the palestinians did that trying to counter attack, resulted in Gaza being completely destroyed. Or the actions of the Palestine group in UK, where now they will die of hunger in jail. And new laws are being in place there and here in response to show who’s really in power.
Sorry for the long post. I’m just screaming at the clouds. This stuff frustrates me a lot.
Who should I donate to? I sent you a private message ages ago about that.
Sorry! Either I totally missed that, or wanted to have a think about it and forgot to get back to you, like I almost did with this one, haha
Political/Protest/Advocacy
If you’re looking for where to donate to help create political change, APAN is the peak body for Palestine advocacy in Australia. They do direct lobbying of politicians, media, advertising campaigns, free poster designs, etc. You can make a one-off donation, or set up a monthly donation (or become a paying member): https://apan.org.au/
Unfortunately, donations to APAN are not tax deductible. It’d be nice if they were, because then a) you can afford to donate more because you’ll get some back on your tax return, and b) you can take some satisfaction in reducing the amount of tax you pay that our government uses to buy things from weapons manufacturers. Unfortunately, I think most groups that come under political lobbying and advocacy - at least for Palestine solely - aren’t going to be ‘Deductible Gift Recipients’ (DGRs).
Free Palestine Printing give out free signs at protests, and they accept donations, so that’s a way you can help contribute to the protests even if you can’t get to them yourself. Again, they’re not a DGR, but they’re “100% volunteer-run and entirely not-for-profit”: https://freepalestineprinting.com/
There’s obviously a bunch of local protest groups, you may find some that accept donations. Again, though, they won’t be DGRs (many won’t have any kind of formal structure at all).
The Australian Centre for International Justice has done a lot of good work on Palestine-related issues (most recently demanding an investigation of Herzog), but they work on human rights generally. Because of their wider scope, they are an endorsed DGR: https://acij.org.au/
Direct Aid
There’s a whole lot of groups providing direct assistance to Palestinians. While we need to address the root causes of the problem through political change, I can also understand a lot of people prefer to focus on direct help to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian people right now. Most of these groups are endorsed DGRs.
Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA) provides medical aid, including medical missions, to Gaza: https://panzma.org/
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) also provides medical aid to Palestine, with a focus on children: https://www.pcrf.net/australia
Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) helps Palestinians get to Australia and get settled in: https://para.org.au/
I don’t want to do activism anymore. I did a lot before and that just affected me.
That’s fair enough, I get that it can be exhausting. Being around like-minded people does help me feel a bit more sane, though, when so many people are indifferent, or outright hostile, about the issue.
I’m old enough to know that nothing will ever change, it never did. Things just change hands some times.
We can’t win unless we fight, and sometimes it’s going to take a long time. I think there has been so much progress in public perception of Israel, though, in Australia and worldwide.
Thanks for the very detailed post. I thought a lot since I posted that and I think I’m going to try again to go to Brazil (I had issues last time because of legislation changes).
I checked the link and I’ll donate to some, specially the ones working against israel, like APAN and ACIJ. While I would like to help Palestinians, I think it’s much more important to stop the murderer, who will keep finding other victims, than helping the current ones. And with the help of scum like the ones in australia, that will keep happening.
One bonus thing; Do you have a list of international entities? Most of the ones you gave me are in Australia. I think it’s more effective if my money doesn’t stay in Australia to help. Otherwise part of it goes to help, and part to kill more.
But once I, or at least my money, leave australia I shouldn’t have to feel guilty anymore anyway.
And yeah, there’s some progress in the perception of israel. And what did it help? The fuckers control the media and everything. Same with the americans, with a literal mafia boss threatening his slaves and Australia still does whatever they tell. The money continues to flow like a river, unaffected. Against russia, china and other dislikes of the US there’s all sort of boycotts, tariffs, blockades. But the ones controlling the game continue to do what they want, like they always did. There had been “perception change” many times before, like with PRISM, Sabra and Shattila, etc, and nothing changed. Quickly people forget and go back to worshipping their masters.
But if you have hope, that’s good. That’s the most sacred gift. One I wish I had.
This mob are fundraising for a information campaign, the amount seems about something you’d expect to pay for a full page ad in a tabloid or similar but I’m not really sure that’s what it will be used for.
Oh, a big bonus if you know; entities I can donate or invest on that are outside of Australia, and obviously israel and the US, or any of the 5 eyes if possible.
If my money stay on any of these countries, paying taxes and helping their economy, I’m just investing on murder anyway. If I don’t have a choice than so be it, but if I have I do everything I can to make sure my money doesn’t end on those hands.
That’s why being here I’m part of the problem. I use money, and that money fuels the australian evil. If I could live here without using any money then I wouldn’t feel guilty.
Who should I donate to? I sent you a private message ages ago about that. That’s the biggest thing I can do, where my money goes to.
I don’t want to do activism anymore. I did a lot before and that just affected me. I’m old enough to know that nothing will ever change, it never did. Things just change hands some times.
I’ve seen so many israeli and american invasions in my life. Each one of them made me think “this is it, the world won’t accept this one”. And in return we get more movies where the hero saves the world from the terrorists and the tickets sale grows new records again and again. And if you talk to any australian, they will tell you about those chinese, spying on you, killing everyone, they are going to invade next week and eat your dog! Or is it the comunists? The terrorists? The antichrist?
I admire those who still have hope, but I don’t. I just don’t want to be part of the problem. And right now, living here, I am. If the next bondi incident have me as one of the killed, I wouldn’t find it unfair. But right now I can’t leave, and although I try I can’t ignore this shit I’m involved. So if I go to any protest or anything it’s because I feel kind of forced. It won’t change anything, I am still guilty like most australians, but it makes me pretend I’m doing something about it. I don’t know…
Edit: I mean, do you remember Snowden? What activism can be bigger than someone giving clear proof to the whole world that the US is spying on everyone? I was in Brazil back then, there were leaked conversations of the president. I though that for sure the brazilian government, all those governments would do something about it. And nothing. And that’s just one of many examples.
If something like that and the others can’t fix anything, no amount of activism will. Not in a meaningful way. I doubt any murder was prevented.
And even some concrete action, like what the palestinians did that trying to counter attack, resulted in Gaza being completely destroyed. Or the actions of the Palestine group in UK, where now they will die of hunger in jail. And new laws are being in place there and here in response to show who’s really in power.
Sorry for the long post. I’m just screaming at the clouds. This stuff frustrates me a lot.
Sorry! Either I totally missed that, or wanted to have a think about it and forgot to get back to you, like I almost did with this one, haha
Political/Protest/Advocacy
If you’re looking for where to donate to help create political change, APAN is the peak body for Palestine advocacy in Australia. They do direct lobbying of politicians, media, advertising campaigns, free poster designs, etc. You can make a one-off donation, or set up a monthly donation (or become a paying member): https://apan.org.au/
Unfortunately, donations to APAN are not tax deductible. It’d be nice if they were, because then a) you can afford to donate more because you’ll get some back on your tax return, and b) you can take some satisfaction in reducing the amount of tax you pay that our government uses to buy things from weapons manufacturers. Unfortunately, I think most groups that come under political lobbying and advocacy - at least for Palestine solely - aren’t going to be ‘Deductible Gift Recipients’ (DGRs).
Palestine Justice Movement Sydney is another political group (but also not a DGR): https://palestinejusticemovement.org.au/
Free Palestine Printing give out free signs at protests, and they accept donations, so that’s a way you can help contribute to the protests even if you can’t get to them yourself. Again, they’re not a DGR, but they’re “100% volunteer-run and entirely not-for-profit”: https://freepalestineprinting.com/
There’s obviously a bunch of local protest groups, you may find some that accept donations. Again, though, they won’t be DGRs (many won’t have any kind of formal structure at all).
The Australian Centre for International Justice has done a lot of good work on Palestine-related issues (most recently demanding an investigation of Herzog), but they work on human rights generally. Because of their wider scope, they are an endorsed DGR: https://acij.org.au/
Direct Aid
There’s a whole lot of groups providing direct assistance to Palestinians. While we need to address the root causes of the problem through political change, I can also understand a lot of people prefer to focus on direct help to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian people right now. Most of these groups are endorsed DGRs.
Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA) provides medical aid, including medical missions, to Gaza: https://panzma.org/
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) also provides medical aid to Palestine, with a focus on children: https://www.pcrf.net/australia
Olive Kids provides support to programs for children in Palestine: https://olivekids.org.au/
Union Aid Abroad (APHEDA) has a specific fund for their work in Gaza: https://palestinian-people-emergency-appeal.raiselysite.com/
Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) helps Palestinians get to Australia and get settled in: https://para.org.au/
That’s fair enough, I get that it can be exhausting. Being around like-minded people does help me feel a bit more sane, though, when so many people are indifferent, or outright hostile, about the issue.
We can’t win unless we fight, and sometimes it’s going to take a long time. I think there has been so much progress in public perception of Israel, though, in Australia and worldwide.
You and me both!
Thanks for the very detailed post. I thought a lot since I posted that and I think I’m going to try again to go to Brazil (I had issues last time because of legislation changes).
I checked the link and I’ll donate to some, specially the ones working against israel, like APAN and ACIJ. While I would like to help Palestinians, I think it’s much more important to stop the murderer, who will keep finding other victims, than helping the current ones. And with the help of scum like the ones in australia, that will keep happening.
One bonus thing; Do you have a list of international entities? Most of the ones you gave me are in Australia. I think it’s more effective if my money doesn’t stay in Australia to help. Otherwise part of it goes to help, and part to kill more.
But once I, or at least my money, leave australia I shouldn’t have to feel guilty anymore anyway.
And yeah, there’s some progress in the perception of israel. And what did it help? The fuckers control the media and everything. Same with the americans, with a literal mafia boss threatening his slaves and Australia still does whatever they tell. The money continues to flow like a river, unaffected. Against russia, china and other dislikes of the US there’s all sort of boycotts, tariffs, blockades. But the ones controlling the game continue to do what they want, like they always did. There had been “perception change” many times before, like with PRISM, Sabra and Shattila, etc, and nothing changed. Quickly people forget and go back to worshipping their masters.
But if you have hope, that’s good. That’s the most sacred gift. One I wish I had.
This mob are fundraising for a information campaign, the amount seems about something you’d expect to pay for a full page ad in a tabloid or similar but I’m not really sure that’s what it will be used for.
Oh, a big bonus if you know; entities I can donate or invest on that are outside of Australia, and obviously israel and the US, or any of the 5 eyes if possible.
If my money stay on any of these countries, paying taxes and helping their economy, I’m just investing on murder anyway. If I don’t have a choice than so be it, but if I have I do everything I can to make sure my money doesn’t end on those hands.
That’s why being here I’m part of the problem. I use money, and that money fuels the australian evil. If I could live here without using any money then I wouldn’t feel guilty.
I didn’t know who they are, but searching around it seems like the scum of Bondi don’t like them, so they must be good people https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/australia/jao48/
It looks kind of dodgy though, since there’s no link to official media, and no specific description of what the money is for.
Have you used that website? Is it generally trustworthy?