Climb the wall
with Climbers for Palestine
(Dates TBC)Join us, wherever you are, to climb in solidarity with Palestine as part of a global climb-a-thon, with the goal of collectively reaching a massive 768 km in vertical height - equal to the estimated length of the ‘Apartheid Walls’ Israel has built around and within the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza.
Why are we climbing?
Climbing is an act of freedom.It’s a way for us to embrace the serenity and rush of life. It’s also an act of solidarity. We look after each other. We’re inclusive. We’re in awe of each other’s strength.As a global climbing community, we see the power in bringing together climbers from around the world, to all climb in unison, for the same goal! We are Climbing The Wall in solidarity with Palestine, and people from around the world, against the Occupation, the genocide and the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
How do I sign up?
There are several ways you can get involved during the climb-a-thon, climb solo, climb with friends, or climb at one of our organised meet ups & events. But most importantly sign up, get out there and help us Climb The Wall!!
We're also looking for volunteers, organizers, donations, or sponsors. Join our global team and spread the word with your network!
How are we fundraising?
Humanitarian aid is needed now more than ever, especially in the face of water, power, food and aid being cut off from an already starving and displaced population within Gaza.
Meaningful and long term partnerships and support is also imperative in the long fight for freedom, so we are also looking to support grassroots projects in the West Bank that support local communities and their rights.As participants, you can collect pledges per climb, which we'll donate to our chosen aid agencies & beneficiaries. Additional details coming soon! In the meantime check out what we managed to achieve last year 👉
Where are we climbing?
We'll have new map and new list of events and meet-ups soon, but in the meantime, check out all the amazing Climb The Wall locations from last year...
who are we?
Climbers For PalestineWe're a team of climbers from around the world who feel passionately about standing up for the rights of Palestinians, and against the genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza and The West Bank.We call for an end to the Occupation, an end to Apartheid, and Palestinians to be afforded their statehood, their liberty, their dignity and their right to return to the homes they have been violently expelled from throughout the last century.We know it can feel hopeless seeing the news coming out of Palestine, so our aim is to create an environment where climbers can gather with friends, learn more about Palestine, advocate for peace and justice and fundraise for the urgent aid effort in Gaza and grassroots projects throughout Palestine - all while doing what we love to do and what brings us joy — climb!!
✊🏽 We are an anti-fascist, anti-racist community. We won’t tolerate any form of prejudice, whether that's anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, or misogyny.
💌 If you'd like to join in without registering through RallyUp, or if you just want to join our newsletter, sign up below!
Why Climb the wall?
Walls are meant for climbing! ✊🏽 Join us, and Climb the Wall for Palestine!Why?
For over 18 months, we have witnessed a live stream of Israel's genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Estimates of between 50,000 - 150,000 Palestinians killed*, 90% of the population (1.9 million) displaced from their homes, nearly 70% of all infrastructure damaged or destroyed, the forced collapse of the health system, and the heinous crime of cutting off access to water, power, food and medicine.We have also been witness to the heightened aggression and oppression of the Israeli Apartheid regime is inflicting on the Occupied West Bank. Around 1000 Palestinians killed, mass displacement, mass demolition of homes, restriction of movement, the mass military detention of Palestinians without due process, and the increase of violence and land theft from the illegal ‘settlers’.We also acknowledge that this is only a microcosm of what has been happening to Palestinians for the past 76 years.
*around 50,000 are attributed to ‘direct’ deaths (from airstrikes and IDF ammunition etc.) but estimates of over 150,000 include ‘indirect’ deaths (starvation, exposure, illness due to lack of sanitation, withholding of medical supplies, lack of access to medical facilities etc.) still caused by the Israeli bombardment. See detailed report at TheLancet.com
Climbing the Apartheid Walls
We are Climbing The Wall not only as an act of solidarity, but to make Israel’s Occupation and system of Apartheid a bit more tangible when oftentimes it can be difficult to fathom. Attempting to climb all 768 km of the apartheid walls brings into perspective the extent to which Palestinians are segregated through a never ending maze of walls and checkpoints. The Israeli Occupation using it to separate and isolate Palestinian communities, control what goes in and out, restricting or denying Palestinian’s freedom to move, to pray, to visit friends & family, to seek medical attention, to go climbing, to live.We are also Climbing The Wall to bring people together.
Climbing is an act of freedom and as a global climbing community, we see the power in bringing together climbers from around the world, to all climb in unison, for the same goal! If there was ever a time for the humanity and solidarity of the global climbing community to shine, this is it. We must show up.
Will you climb with us?
Registration opens soon so keep your eyes pealed 👀, but in the meantime feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Where do I sign up?
Thanks for standing with us! 🙏
Below are a few ways for you to get involved:Sign up as a climber 💪
Commit to climbing as much as you can during the clim-a-thon (dates TBC) to add to our collective goal of Climbing The Wall, all 768 km of it! Collect pledges from your community per climb or boulder, indoor or outdoor, to help us raise funds for the aid effort in Gaza, and grassroots projects throughout Palestine.
Register to climb here (registration will be open soon!) and we'll send you details on how to track your climbs, as well as resources for fundraising.
Volunteer with us 🤝
We're all organizing together because we feel passionate about speaking out, and coming together as a community to be stronger and affect change! You can join in and help with anything from social media, writing content, to hosting a local meetup during the event!
Register to Volunteer here, and we’ll be in touch about all the wonderful ways you can help grow this climb-a-thon.
Donate or Sponsor the Climb-a-thon 🎁
It wouldn't be a climb-a-thon without a bit of competition, so we're looking for prizes for participants with the top number of climbs and pledges. We'll also be looking at other ways to raise extra funds, like auctions and raffles, so any donations toward this would be extremely welcome! Click below to donate prizes or sponsor the climb-a-thon, or email us at [email protected]
If you would like to make a direct donation to the fundraiser, we will open up the link to direct donations soon!Please reach out to us at @climbersforpalestine or [email protected] for more info!
We'll soon have a map to show where folk are Climbing The Wall, and a list of organised meet-ups... but in the meantime, here's a map of where we Climbed The Wall from last year.
💌 If you want to to keep up to date with the campaign then join our newsletter, sign up below!
How are we fundraising?
How are we fundraising, and who for?
We'll be using the platform RallyUp to register climbers once the campaign launches. Each climber will have a link they can share with their communities to collect pledges (either a flat amount or an amount per climb or boulder). At the end of the campaign, we'll collect all the funds and distribute them to our chosen organizations.This years Benificiaries are TBC, however last year's campaign rasied fund for the following:
- Palestine Children's Relief Fund
- Medical Aid for Palestinians
- We Feed GazaThese are a mix of non-profits and a direct aid fund that have all been vetted by the team as providing impactful resources and support on the ground in Gaza.More questions? We are in the process of updating our FAQ's, but take a look at last years FAQs here, or reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Code of conduct
We want this to be a space where people can come together to talk and climb together in community. We want you all to feel confident enough to talk about things you’re unsure of — it’s tricky unpacking all parts of a complex, hegemonic narrative, after all.That said, we’ve put together some guidelines on engagement; while we don’t want to police you, we recognise that boundaries help make sure that everyone feels safe and welcome in this space:🤬 We are an anti-fascist, anti-racist community. We won’t tolerate any form of prejudice, whether that's anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, or misogyny.🙅🏽 On a similar note, do not advocate violence or make threats.🕊️ Be gentle on each other’s level of understanding. We understand that feelings are running very high, but we want this group to be accessible. For us, that’s a critical part of breaking out of the echo chamber. We don’t want anyone to be put off because they’re made to feel inadequate.👨🏼💻 Be as certain as you can be of your sources before you share any information. Spreading false or misleading information can completely undermine the integrity of the group, and the movement as a whole. That said, it’s totally ok to ask about a resource you’re not sure on - we can work through it together.
🗺️ Where are we climbing?
We'll have new map and new list of events and meet-ups soon, but in the meantime, check out all the amazing Climb The Wall locations from last year...
Find a local meetup!During the climb-a-thon, you can log any and all climbs you do as part of our collective goal, whether or not they happen at an event, every act of solidarity counts!If you'd like to join for an organised meet up or event during the climb-a-thon to climb with our community, find a meetup near you from the list below (note: there are tabs per region as well)! If there are none nearby, consider asking your gym to host one, or volunteering to host one yourself!The minimum requirement to host a meetup: pick a time, place, and invite folks to register and climb with you, as simple as that!
Again, this list will be updated for 2025 once folk start signing up for this years climb-a-thon, but for now, here's a list of events we ran last year...
(Note: if viewing on mobile, you may need to rotate to landscape mode to view the schedule!)
Local Climbers for Palestine chapters
Several chapters have formed around the world to continue CFP initiatives beyond the scope of the climb-a-thon. Find your local chapter here and connect with more Climbers For Palestine!
Connect
Here's all the ways you can connect with us 👇
Global Teams:
Climbers For Palestine - @climbersforpalestineClimb The Wall - @climbthewall / [email protected]
Local Climbers for Palestine chapters:
Several chapters have formed around the world to continue CFP initiatives beyond the scope of the climb-a-thon. Find some below or start up your own!Canada
- Nova Scotia, Canada – @climbthewall_nsEurope
- Oslo – @climbforpalestine_oslo
- Switzerland – @climbthewall_switzerlandUnited States
- Northern California – @climbersforpalestinaca and @bayclimb4palestine
- San Diego, CA – @climbersforpalestine_sd / [email protected]
- Colorado – @climbersforpalestine_co / [email protected]
- Boston, MA – @climbersforpalestine_bos
- New York, NY – @outdoorvoices4palestine
- Bend, OR – @bendclimbersforpalestine
📚 Resources
Curious to learn more beyond the climb-a-thon?
There are a wealth of resources of books, documentaries, websites and more available to learn about what is happening in Palestine. We've collated a few below, but please look towards your local communities to keep learning, and be on the lookout for local actions in your area!How you can take action beyond climbing- Boycott companies that profit from the genocide of Palestinians
- Protest for a free Palestine
- Donate to mutual aid funds in Gaza
- Follow and amplify the voices of Palestinian journalists
- Purchase e-sim cards to help Palestinians in Gaza stay connected
- Call your representatives to demand a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to United States military funding to Israel, and an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
