We invite you to participate in our September webinar, where we will address the urgent health challenges faced by children in conflict zones, particularly in Gaza and South Sudan.
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Online via Zoom (register)
Why Attend?
This webinar is an opportunity to engage deeply with the issues affecting children in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. You’ll hear from experts, participate in thoughtful discussions, and collaborate on actionable steps we can take together as a community to advocate for and support these children.
What to Expect
- Engaging Discussions: Reflect on the current global situation and share your thoughts with fellow participants.
- Interactive Breakout Sessions: Collaborate in small groups to identify challenges and develop actionable solutions.
- Inspiring Stories: Learn about the incredible work being done by organizations like Heal Palestine, Doctors Without Borders, and UNICEF to support children in conflict zones.
- Call to Action: Discover how you can make a difference and join us in our efforts to create a brighter future for these children.
Special Feature
We are honored to have Kim Stafford, Oregon’s 9th Poet Laureate, who will recite a poem about children’s health. The event will shine a light on the compassionate efforts of doctors who go above and beyond to ease the suffering of these children. Equally inspiring will be a focus on the resilience and love for life these children hold, and how we, as adults, have a profound responsibility to nurture and protect their well-being.
Registration
- Limited space. Please register in advance to secure your spot. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting: Register here, and encourage your communities to join.
- The webinar is free, but donations are appreciated. Your contributions will directly support Fields of Peace’s mission to advocate for children in conflict zones: Donate here.
Webinar Preparation
Gaza:
- At a Chicago press conference, doctors shared harrowing experiences from volunteering in Gaza, including treating children who lost all their relatives. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care doctor, described holding children’s hands as they took their last breaths. Watch here.
- Humanitarian pauses are crucial for a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza to protect children amidst ongoing conflict. The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of these pauses for public health. Read more.
- US medics who volunteered in Gaza are calling for an arms embargo against Israel, citing unbearable cruelty inflicted on Palestinians, mainly children. Their plea highlights the urgent need for international intervention. Read more.
Sudan:
- Sudan is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis, with 750,000 people in catastrophic food insecurity and 25.6 million in crisis levels. The UN has raised alarms over this dire situation. Read more.
- Child hunger in Sudan has nearly doubled in six months, affecting three out of every four children. Save the Children reports a severe escalation in the crisis. Read more.
Together, we can make a difference—one step at a time. We look forward to seeing you there!
