FONSA

Friends of Nablus and Surrounding Areas
جمعية اصدقاء نابلس وما حولها ״فونسا״

FONSA News

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Sharegift donation

We are grateful to Sharegift for a donation of £1,000. Sharegift is a special charity which works by accepting gifts of unwanted shares and selling them in bulk. They minimise transaction costs and maximise the

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Shepherds with their flock in Yanoun

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

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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.

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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

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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

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Seedlings in bare soil beside an irrigation pipe

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

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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,

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