Living Conditions in Gaza

This is a short video that briefly shows the trauma that Palestinians undergo every day in Gaza. It focuses more on the children who are psychologically deeply affected.

American Friends Service Committee Meeting on Palestine

I have had a hard time finding events that speak to the Palestine issue. Friends Service has sponsored one or two in the past that I was aware of and now they are having one tomorrow evening to discuss the possibility of a two-state solution. If you are in the area try to check it out if you can.

Palestinian History- A Timeline

This is a link to the website Palestine Remembered. It is a good accounting of the history of Palestine beginning in BC through 1949.

Quote

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."
by Mahatma Gandhi, Indian political and spiritual leader (1869 - 1948)

Art Under Apartheid

This looks like another great organization that helps kids find outlets to deal with their everyday situation. The focus is on art but they run many other projects such as English classes, dance, theater and sports. I'm looking into possibly helping out with them as well as Project Hope isn't too sure that I can teach the yoga and I feel that is an important component in what I would like to accomplish. The structure with Art Under Apartheid seems a bit less rigid as well.