HUMANITY UNITES for CHRISTCHURCH

• UPDATE 1 (March 16, 2019): In only 1 hour, this campaign hit its initial goal to raise $10,000 NZD for the victims' families. In only 7 hours, we had reached $100,000 NZD - 10 times the original goal. We raised the goal 20 times as the campaign went viral worldwide. After only 20 hours, this campaign has reached $1 million NZD! 

• UPDATE 2 (March 17, 2019): We are overwhelmed with emotions at the global response to this campaign. Today, only 48 hours later, the campaign surpassed $1.5 million NZD ($1 million USD). This campaign has now become the largest LaunchGood campaign ever, even in such heartbreaking circumstances. The global response shows the power of love over hate. Over 30,000 people have donated from 123 countries and at least half of the donors are not Muslim. This interfaith response - from all walks of life - is truly inspiring and healing for the world.

• UPDATE 3 (March 19, 2019):  The campaign has reached $2.2 million NZD ($1.5M USD) in only 100 hours. There are nearly 40,000 donors from 125 countries. We have raised the goal again - for the 25th time. 

• UPDATE 4 (March 26, 2019): We have adjusted the end date of the campaign to be Friday, March 29. This enables us to conclude the fundraising and expedite disbursement of funds to victims' families. 

50 killed, 34 injured at 2 New Zealand Mosques 

50 innocent men, women, and children lost their lives and 34 more were injured when a terrorist opened fire at 2 mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand (Masjid Al Noor and Linwood Masjid). The attacks occurred during Friday prayers - the Muslim day of congregation and community-building. We welcome people of all faiths to show solidarity with the victims and encourage love, tolerance, and unity in the face of hate.

Resources

• Short Link to this Campaign: LaunchGood.com/Christchurch
• About the Victims: See Below
• Amplify: Share on Facebook and Twitter
• Media Stories & Tweets: See List Below
• Hashtag: #NewZealandMosqueShooting
• Download Campaign Flyer: Click Here
• Media Inquiries: Email Here

The Funds

All fundraising proceeds will be distributed to the families by NZIIC - New Zealand Islamic Information Centre, directed toward the immediate and long-term needs of the grieving families. No amount of money will bring back their loved ones, but we do hope to lessen their burden in some way.

Worldwide Outpouring of Support

New Zealanders have rallied to offer support and sympathies for the victims, leaving flowers and messages near Al Noor mosque. Worldwide, people of all faiths have reached out to their local Muslim communities with kind messages, interfaith solidarity events, and vigils. 

We have begun compiling a list of all these events and gestures of support; view it here. To add your event's album or news article, please email [email protected] with event details, links, and a brief description.

Grief Support Tool-Kit

Included are resources to help those in the midst of grief. It’s hard to know where to turn to for help, but it’s important to know that there are support and resources available.

• https://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/grief-support-tool-kit/

The Victims - Our Martyrs

Know who our martyrs are so we can honour their legacies. Click the collage below to learn more about them at KnowTheirName.com NZ Herald also has published this piece with many biographical profiles; the LaunchGood Instagram page is also a great resource. 

Note: The focus should not ever be on the terrorist but on these beautiful souls. Their stories deserve to be told. They should never be known as just victims of a terrorist shooting, but the real lives of Muslims who went to worship God on a blessed Friday in the blessed month of Rajab, and who returned to Him as martyrs. Share their stories and help their legacies live on. ❤

Join as a Campaign Partner

We welcome organizations in New Zealand and abroad who would like to support this campaign as Publicity Partners: mosques, churches, synagogues, temples, charities, and others. Publicity Partners are only required to help promote the campaign via email and social media. Please email us at [email protected] with your organization's name, logo, and city/state/country.

Media Coverage

Click the links below:

• CNN
• PBS
• Huffington Post
• Al Jazeera
• Mother Jones
• Yahoo News
• The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)
• Stuff (New Zealand)
• The Spin Off (New Zealand)
• SBS News (Australia)
• Bustle (United States)
• Cosmopolitan (United States)
• Marie Claire (United States)
• Detroit Free Press (United States)
• ABC15 Arizona (United States)
• AstroAwani (Malaysia - English Video)
• AstroAwani (Malaysia)
  
• AstroAwani (Malaysia)
• MYMetro (Malaysia - Video & Article)
• Tweet from Jack Dorsey (CEO of Twitter)
• Tweet from Alyssa Milano
• Tweet from Riz Ahmed
• Tweet from COMMON