Fórsa’s international solidarity fund has sponsored jerseys and kits for the GAA Palestine Moataz Sarsour hurling club ahead of their now-cancelled summer tour. 

In anticipation of the GAA Palestine summer tour, Fórsa worked with O’Neills Sportswear to provide full sets of kits for the young players of the Moataz Sarsour GAA club, including jerseys, shorts, tracksuits, and helmets.  

The sponsored kits were due to be presented to the young hurlers on their arrival in Ireland. Unfortunately, the club’s visas were rejected on contested grounds, and Fórsa had to make alternative arrangements to ensure the club received their kits. 

The kits have now arrived and are being proudly sported by the young hurlers during their summer camp in Jordan. 

Stephen Redmond of GAA Palestine said, "We’re proud to share the new Moataz Sarsour GAA club shirts, marking a special moment for our club and community. The children are absolutely delighted with the new kits, which not only reflect our values and identity but also carry the powerful human rights 'Peace Dove' logo – a symbol of hope and solidarity that has already attracted international media attention.” 

“We are sincerely grateful to the Fórsa team for their continued support and the meaningful collaboration that brought this project to life. Their dedication and efforts in working alongside us have made a real impact. With this growing international recognition, we’re confident that Fórsa’s message will now reach a new and wider audience, further strengthening the connection between sport, human rights, and community." 

Fórsa general secretary, Kevin Callinan said, “Gaelic games can bring out the best in us. It teaches us solidarity, caring for others in our communities, and striving to be better. By sponsoring these jerseys, we are sending a message of solidarity and hope for the future. Even in the darkest of times every person needs hope. 

“It was disappointing that the young hurlers didn’t get to visit or experience the warm community that is the grassroots GAA and that we didn’t get to present the kits and jerseys to the children in person.” 

According to Kevin, the kits have taken on a life of their own, being shared widely across social media, and with calls being made to Fórsa from people looking for where they can buy them. 

He said, “We have received quite a few requests to make the kits available for purchase. We are looking into it. If we are able to make them available, it will only be if the proceeds go directly to GAA Palestine.” 

Following the last-minute refusal of visas and the need to rearrange the summer tour into a summer camp in Jordan, it is estimated GAA Palestine has lost 38,000 euro. To help GAA Palestine recoup the loss and continue providing a safe haven for young Palestinians you can donate here.

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