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Thousand Madleens to Gaza ΓÇô Netherlands Delegation Crowdfund
Gepubliceerd op 23 januari 2026In: UtrechtDoor: Handala

Thousand Madleens to Gaza ΓÇô Netherlands Delegation Crowdfund

Thousand Madleens to Gaza – Netherlands Delegation Crowdfund

Join us in launching a peaceful civilian flotilla to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza and deliver life-saving aid by sea.

Across the world, ordinary people are organising something historic. Not governments. Not institutions. Citizens.

Together we are preparing boats to sail to Gaza to break the siege and stand in solidarity with Palestinians facing genocide.

Thousand Madleens to Gaza is an international citizen movement raising funds to equip vessels with medical supplies, food, water, safety equipment, and trained volunteer crews. Our goal is simple and concrete: put real boats in the water and sail together until the blockade is broken.

Each “Madleen” represents hope. Each vessel represents collective resistance.

Your donation helps us:

  • Acquire and prepare boats
  • Load medical and humanitarian supplies
  • Train volunteer crews
  • Cover port fees, fuel, and logistics
  • Broadcast the mission safely to the world

The Netherlands Delegation is part of this global fleet alongside teams across Europe and the Mediterranean. We organise locally to raise funds, coordinate volunteers, and prepare departures from European ports.

Every euro moves another boat closer to Gaza.

Donations are processed by Stichting Handala, a Dutch ANBI-registered charity, which means donations from Dutch taxpayers are partly tax deductible.

👉 Donate now and help us put more boats in the water.


About Thousand Madleens to Gaza

A Thousand Madleens to Gaza is a global network of non-violent civilian flotillas organised by citizens.

Goal: 1,000 Madleens, 1,000 boats’ worth of support, enough collective presence to challenge the blockade together.

This mission is not charity alone. It is peaceful civilian action to end the siege and support Palestinian self-determination.

How your donation is used

Boats and equipment

  • Purchasing or receiving vessels
  • Repairs and safety checks
  • GPS, radios, cameras and safety gear

Medical and humanitarian supplies

  • First aid and medical kits
  • Food parcels
  • Water and sanitation essentials

Flotilla logistics

  • Port fees and fuel
  • Crew training
  • Minimal operational costs for this volunteer-run movement

Every euro directly supports real boats and real people.

Donation processing and tax information (Netherlands)

Donations for the Netherlands Delegation are processed by:

Stichting Handala (Handala Foundation)
Utrecht, The Netherlands
KvK: 8422367
RSIN: 863138159
Official ANBI status
handalafoundation.nl

Because Stichting Handala has ANBI status, donations from people who pay taxes in the Netherlands are partly tax deductible.

Tax rules (summary)

  • Ordinary donations: deductible above 1% of threshold income, minimum €60, maximum 10%
  • Periodic donations: no threshold, maximum €1,500,000 per year

Click Here to check our ANBI status
Click Here to check tax deduction rules on the Belastingdienst website

Transparency and refunds

This fundraiser supports the Netherlands delegation of the global flotilla.

If plans change, the mission is cancelled, or funds cannot be used as intended, donors may:

  • request a refund, or
  • allow their donation to be redirected to Stichting Handala’s humanitarian projects or related non-violent civilian actions supporting Palestinians

We are committed to full transparency and responsible use of every euro. The handala foundation files a file overview of all banking transactions and donations every quarter. Click here to see our transaction overview/founder info etc.  

Who we are

  • Medics
  • Sailors
  • Organisers
  • Students
  • Community members

Netherlands-based volunteers who refuse to stay passive in the face of genocide.

This is a peaceful civilian initiative built on solidarity, dignity, and international law.

Thank you for standing with us.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸

Thousand Madleens to Gaza ΓÇô Netherlands Delegation Crowdfund — Stichting Handala