Yanoun evacuated
We are distressed to hear that Yanoun village has been forcibly evacuated. Israeli settlers and the Israeli army have blocked access to Yanoun and told the villagers to leave. They have been here for many generations yet their land can be stolen by intimidation and force. FONSA has helped over several years with repairs to […]
Student midwives success 2025
We are so pleased to hear from Reem and Suha about their university studies. Reem came fourth in her class with Suha getting first place. They are a credit to their university and to Nablus. They are almost at the end of their studies and will soon graduate before starting work. Both have been studying […]
Schoolbags 2025
FONSA supports education in Nablus. We were asked to contribute to provide schoolbags and essential contents for needy children starting school in Nablus this year. This covered primary and secondary schools – and girls and boys. These children need all the help we can give them. Having the necessary stationery is important and something positive […]
Settler attacks on Nablus
A recent UN report shows that Nablus has a high count of settler attacks (from October 2023 to November 2024). The map shows the accumulated number of attacks by illegal Israeli settlers during the two months of October and November 2024. These 394 incidents happened over just 13 months. While some might be relatively minor, […]
More seedlings and irrigation
Nablus is under severe economic pressure. Settler attacks, severe checkpoint delays, travel restrictions make it impossible for normal working life. One way to help is to provide food. We tried giving food parcels but that is a very temporary stopgap. Feedback from our provision of seedlings and irrigation kit has been very positive. So we are […]
Nablus in Need – $5,500 sent
Thanks to the rapid generosity of our donors, we have been able to send $5,500 (about £4,500) to Nablus to help poor families with urgent gifts of food.
Nablus in Need – please help
Israel is not just attacking Gaza, the West Bank, including Nablus, is also affected. Many businesses in Nablus are reduced to working half time and paying staff 50% of their wages. Many restaurants are closed, with staff laid off. Government workers (teachers, social workers, etc.) are unpaid because of a lack of funds. On advice […]
Ceasefire Now!
FONSA has joined with other organisations to call for a focus on humanitarian concerns. Stopping violence is an immediate need. Current events are having a profound effect on people in and around Nablus; we call for a de-escalation to avoid further tragedy for everyone in the region. #CeasefireNow: Open Call by 290 organisations from […]
Midwives in training
Some of the Nursing and Midwivery students being supported by FONSA. sent us these photos of their training. As you see, they have access to modern medical technology . This is ideal because we want them to provide the very best care for their patients and for the people of Nablus. We are pleased to […]
Visiting our Olive trees
A short video showing the delegation visiting Witness Centre, olive trees in Deir Sharaf and planting olive trees in Sabastiya. November 2022.