“If the Olive Trees knew the hands that planted them, 
their oil would become tears.” 
– Mahmoud Darwish 

Why does Palestine need Olive Trees?

Devastating attacks and settler violence this past year destroyed over 9,300 olive trees. This directly affected the livelihood of Palestinian people, with 100,000 families relying on the olive harvest to support themselves.

To help these families restore their livelihood, we are aiming to plant 10,000 Olive Trees across Palestine. As it grows to fruition, it will be a source of ongoing blessing for all.

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The Olive Tree: Peace, Nourishment, Vitality

The olive tree symbolizes so many things. Peace. Nourishment. Vitality. For Palestinians, the olive tree holds a very special meaning. 

Palestine is home to the oldest olive trees in the world, which date back 4,000 years. The tending of olive trees is passed down through generations, with many families having harvested from the same orchards. 

The olive tree itself conveys deep symbolism; their roots grow deep and are resistant to the harsh climate, much akin to the Palestinian people who are resilient in the face of ongoing adversity. 

This is where YOU can help!

For Giving Tuesday, you can help Islamic Relief Canada reach our goal of planting 10,000 olive trees in Palestine.

Help Palestinian farmers restore and grow new olive groves, as well as increase green areas, protect the environment, and support sustainable livelihood. 

"If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird or a person or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charitable gift for them." ‏– Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Plant a tree on behalf of a loved one or yourself as the gift of Sadaqa Jariyah!

⫸ $10 can plant an olive tree

Your support will ensure that we can provide farmers with an irrigation network, essential equipment and tools to enhance the cultivation conditions and quality of their trees.

With one simple gift, you can make a big difference.

Who We Are 

Islamic Relief has been on the ground in Palestine for over 25 years. 

Our work is focused on addressing the urgent needs of the people of Palestine who are struggling through decades of conflict and blockade, while supporting their just and sustainable recovery. 

Every day, our team continues to deliver urgently needed supplies and equipment including medicine, food and hygiene supplies for families. Our team also supports the recovery of Palestine through clean water, education, shelter and livelihood projects.

Why Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that shows the impact we can have when we all work together. It’s a time when charities, businesses, and individuals come together to participate in activities that support giving back. After days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a chance to focus on humanitarian needs.

This year, Islamic Relief Canada is raising awareness for local farmers and the people of Palestine struggling to rebuild their lives after the violent attacks earlier this year.

Today, let’s show the people of Palestine there’s a whole community of people thinking of them!

Don’t wait, take action now!

Donate to the campaign in any way you can. Every dollar counts! 

Spread awareness among family and friends. Even just sharing this on your pages can help us reach more people. Thank you for helping us reach our goal! 

See our work in Palestine

With the support of our donors, we have continuously stood with the people of Palestine in their time of need. This report shows our work in the past year to help the vulnerable people of Palestine, preserving their dignity and empowering them to rebuild a better life. 

Thank you to our Palestinian community partners!

This campaign was done in partnership with Run for Palestine and the Canadian Palestinian Social Association. We would like to thank them for their utmost support as we aim to raise donations to rebuild Palestine one olive tree at a time.