YMCA Ireland is fundraising for the East Jerusalem YMCA ‘Camp Hope’ taking place this summer!

As an all island organisation that works to promote peacebuilding and provide life enriching opportunities for young people, their families and communities – we are delighted to directly support this incredible project and our international community.

‘Camp Hope’ is being delivered by East Jerusalem YMCA to support war-affected children and young people in Bethlehem. By providing a holistic support system through this summer camp, they aim to foster resilience, healing, and a sense of community among the most vulnerable populations, while simultaneously strengthening the capabilities and impact of the East Jerusalem YMCA.

East Jerusalem YMCA focuses on serving thousands of uprooted Palestinians by providing a holistic youth development programme based on Christian ethics & values. The YMCA aims to be a safe haven for traumatised children, providing activities & community for those who need it most.

Peter Nasir, Secretary General of East Jerusalem YMCA, says “these children are given horrible opportunities in life, they need someone to care for them, to nurture them and show them they are smart and can do whatever they want to do.“

You can play your part in keeping these kids off the streets and in a safe place by donating to Camp Hope below.

Learn more about East Jerusalem YMCA here

‘Camp Hope’ is one of 14 camps through the YMCA Europe’s ‘Camp Europe’ initiative. 

Learn more about Camp Europe here

Alongside donations, YMCA Ireland will be facilitating several Global Youth Work initiatives in partnership with local YMCAs across the island – engaging young people through our value of Peace & Justice and SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions) with a key fundraising element to support ‘Camp Hope’.

If your local YMCA would like to take action in supporting Camp Hope, please contact TJ Hourihan 

If you would like to donate to our fundraiser for ‘Camp Hope’ – simply click the donate now link at the top of page.

Thank you for your support!