Sumud Flotilla Easter Mini Fest

Last September, the Global Sumud Flotilla launched to break the siege, establish a humanitarian corridor, and challenge the blockade at sea. We were intercepted at sea, but we still achieved real gains. For the 11 hours the IDF pursued the flotilla, Palestinian fishers accessed their waters for the first time in years. Also, we managed to build a massive movement across sectors for Palestine while the flotilla sailed.

This spring, we return stronger and ready to rebuild Gaza!

The Global Sumud Flotilla is a coalition of organisers, medics, builders, and civilians from diverse backgrounds united under one mission: to stand in the face of oppression and restore Palestinian sovereignty and dignity.

Built by experienced mobilisers with a history of global campaigns, we bring the unity, structure, and operational capacity required for peaceful humanitarian intervention.

We invite you to join this historic flotilla effort to rebuild Gaza. Every little bit gets us closer to breaking this inhumane siege.

The Global Sumud Flotilla exists because genocide does not stop with ceasefire announcements.

Diplomacy without enforcement has left over two million people under threat of deprivation, displacement, and renewed violence. Over 20,000 Palestinians require urgent medical evacuation.

This is where we step in.

The Global Sumud flotilla will mobilize 100+ vessels and over 3,000 participants in one of the largest civilian maritime actions in recent history.

Your support helps us:

Deliver Life-Saving Aid: Baby formula, food, medical supplies, and school materials.

Deploy Doctors and Medical Staff: To assist hospitals where over 60 percent remain out of commission, and 12,000 children require urgent medical care.

Establish an Unarmed Civilian Presence: To deter violence, document violations, and stand alongside local communities.

Rebuild with Ecobuilders and Materials: To support reconstruction of homes, schools, and businesses destroyed during the siege.

By breaking the blockade, we will make history as no ship has entered Gaza in over 20 years. Be part of history in the making!

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At Artists For Others we believe that art can not be separated from activism.

Artists are often at the forefront of all social change. we exist to platform those who wish to use their art to be part of something bigger.

Our kaupapa is centred on uplifting, platforming, and educating artists to use their art for social activism, fundraising for humanitarian aid, and raising awareness about sociopolitical causes that are important to them.

This Easter Weekend, join AFO and the Sumud Flotilla for a mini fest at 39 Ponsonby to raise funds for the flotilla's next mission to Gaza! This festival will feature 3 days of events, including live music, poetry, dinner, market stalls, face painting, and more! Bring along the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Friday, April 3rd:
Join us for intimate acoustic music sets from Hari, Teuila Brown, and more, while you enjoy a seated, set menu dinner from the team at 39 Ponsonby! Dinner cost included with your ticket purchase! Doors open at 5:00pm

Saturday, April 4th:
Enjoy a family friendly FREE ENTRY market during the day, with face painting, tarot reading, baked goods and more! And stick around into the evening for live music from Taite Music Prize nominated Geneva AM, as well as legends of the local hip-hop scene Swizl Jager, and KAIO! FREE ENTRY Market runs from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Doors for live music open at 7:00pm

Sunday, April 5th:
Relax and unwind at the end of your Easter weekend with a glass of wine and dinner while you enjoy a night of spoken-word poetry, and speeches from Sumud Flotilla organisers. Dinner cost included with your ticket purchase. Doors open at 5:00pm

39 Ponsonby is a licensed bar. All days are 18+ unless accompanied by a guardian. 39 Ponsonby self describes as a \semi-accessible\ venue. Wheelchair access through the front door for the inside portion of the venue. Wheelchair access for the outdoor portion of the venue is available through the back entrance, but due to tight manoeuvrability, it may not be accessible to some. Bathroom is not accessible. If you would like more information on any of this please don't hesitate to reach out to the organisers at info@artists4others.org

Tickets are available both for single day, or full weekend access. 100% of proceeds are donated directly to the Sumud Flotilla.