Charity
Started in 1984, this charity aids the social and economic development of Palestine by offering scholarships for young Palestinians to study for Masters degrees at Durham University. The skills and experience they gain in England will transform the lives of countless Palestinians when they return home. We have no paid workers or administrative expenses so every penny you donate is guaranteed to go to supporting Palestinian students. Two scholarships a year cost £44,000 but Durham University generously waives the tuition fees of about £22,000. The rest is raised by individual donations and fund-raising events. Help us to bring hope to people who often think that the world has forgotten them.
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Simplicio's Palestinian scholarship walk
Thank you very much for visiting my page. Here, you can sponsor me for the Durham Palestine Educational Trust Sponsored Walk i participated in on the 27th June in Blanchland. I would really appreciate anything you donate.
I am from Zimbabwe and I am the Ruth First Educational Trust Scholarship student for this year. In this walk, i wish to raise funds for the Ruth First Educational Trust (RFET)scholarship (a partner to the Durham Palestine Educational Trust (DPET) sponsoring students from Southern Africa). Anything I raise through this walk therefore, will be transferred to the Ruth First Educational Trust. I cannot begin to explain how much scholarship initiatives like the DPET and the RFET have helped brilliant students from underprivilleged backgrounds and this is all possible through your kind support. Despite being hamstrung by lack of expertise and walking skills, I managed to finish the 12 miles walk and here you see the picture of me arriving at the finishing point. I thank all those who have donated to this cause and to those who could not do so be fore the walk, you can still make your donations on this page as it remains operational for a little while longer. Please let your friends know and encourage them to donate. Even a little will go a long way. THANK YOU ALL!!!
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Recent donors
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Szablewski family £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.07.10 Well done! |
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Fleur griffiths and John Lowe £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 12.07.10 We would have liked to have walked ourselves so are glad to sponsor you in our place . We were moved by your speech at the feast in the Town hall and pleased to talk with you walking with the banner on Miners' Gala Day. All the best with your next step . |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 02.07.10 Walk On! |
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John & Elaine £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 30.06.10 Good to meet you on the walk. Hope you enjoyed it |
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Mike Thompson £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 24.06.10 I'll buy you a drink half way round |
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Jane Brown £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 22.06.10 Here's a little bit more! |
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Ash Amin £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 22.06.10 A great cause! |
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Jane Brown £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 22.06.10 Good luck! |
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Hugh Shankland £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 22.06.10 Enjoy the walk, it's a beautiful place. I'll see if I can get more people to donate! |
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Vin £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 21.06.10 Great stuff, Simplicio. Have a great time and raise lots of money for Ruth First Trust |
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Margaret Masson £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 18.06.10 All the very best! Margaret |
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Peter S £10.00 15.06.10 Best of luck! |
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Maeve Sherlock £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 11.06.10 Go for it, Simplicio! I want a picture of you crossing the finish line..... |
