Celebrating Milk in Gaza

On June 1, 2008, ANERA’s Milk for Preschoolers Program celebrated
World Milk Day. This event gave the children of Gaza the chance to feel connected with kids living all over the world, as many countries
recognize this special day.

The Gaza celebration included many activities. Kids enjoyed drinking
milk and singing about how important it is for their growth. Teachers
and parents joined in, glad to celebrate just before the long summer
break.

Because Gaza’s borders have been sealed for a year, materials of all
sorts are in short supply. At this celebration, ANERA’s Milk for
Preschoolers field coordinator reused milk and biscuit cartons to make colorful banners. The kids and teachers also used cartons to make caps.

This is the first time the Milk for Preschoolers Program celebrated World Milk Day, an annual event promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Gaza children celebrating at ANERA's World Milk Day event.

"Gaza families thank ANERA
on Milk Day for standing beside our children."

Gaza children are enjoying their caps made out of milk cartons.

Their caps protect them from the sun and they don't cost a shekel!

"We congratulate ANERA's efforts in the Alshate' region of Gaza."