MALAYSIAN CHILDREN SHOW SUPPORT FOR GAZA'S KIDS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- To date more than 2,600 letters, hand-made cards, postcards and drawings written and made by Malaysian children have been received for the "To My Friend in Gaza" project to show solidarity with the unfortunate children of war-ravaged Gaza.

Marina Mahathir, who initiated and launched the project in
partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia, said they
are now in the process of translating the messages into Arabic before sending
them to the children of Gaza.

"It is important to show them that we care about them. Not just through
money and other methods, but also through writing. Something simple, but
meaningful," she told reporters after receiving 2,500 hand-made friendship cards
from Cempaka School students here Friday.

She hoped more young Malaysians would contribute towards the project by
showing their warmth and support towards Gaza's children through their messages.

"The idea is to invite Malaysian children to send letters, postcards,
drawings to children in Gaza to tell them that they are thinking of them,
wishing them well and praying for their safety," she said.

The humanitarian crisis due to Israels's attacks on Gaza is affecting women
and children the most and over 800,000 children have been exposed to
extraordinary levels of violence and insecurity and more then 300 children have
died and some 1,600 injured.

For those who are interested to participate in the project they can send
their material to "To My Friend in Gaza" c/o 48, Jalan Terasek Dua, 51900, Kuala
Lumpur.

-- BERNAMA