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Send a message of support to school children in Silwan

In February 2012 the Israeli authorities demolished the only playground in Silwan, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem. But the children of Silwan are determined to rebuild it.

The playground demolition is part of a wider plan to demolish the Al-Bustan neighbourhood of Silwan and to make way for a controversial tourist site.

Just a few hours after the bulldozers left, local children held a game of football on the rubble of their old sports field. The community in Silwan want to rebuild the playground in time to celebrate Mother’s Day, which in Palestine is celebrated on 21 March.

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The community is trying to rebuild the demolished playground. But it might be demolished again at any time- they need our support:

Classroom/extra-curricular/out-of-school activity - suitable for KS1-4

Download and print our Free Silwan picture OR make your own I love you Silwan/Free Silwan banner
Take a picture of your self/group/friends/class/family holding the poster
Email us the picture and we'll send them to the children's centre involved in rebuilding the playground AND put it up on our website!

Other actions & activities

Write a letter to the community in Silwan to show your support. We'll send your letters on to the children's centre.
Write a letter to your local MP and tell them about the situation in Silwan. Find out who your MP is here.
Got your own idea to support the people of Silwan? Email nidle@waronwant.org and let us know.

Find out more about the situation in Silwan and our campaign.