. . . helping children reclaim their childhoods July Newsletter PfP’s Summer Film Nights Current Projects We’re pleased to invite you to PfP’s summer film screenings during the month of August. First Film: Private, Saverio Costanzo’s allegorical film which reflects the larger struggles of Palestinians. A squad of Israeli soldiers invades the private home
. . . helping children reclaim their childhoods July Newsletter PfP’s Summer Film Nights Current Projects We’re pleased to invite you to PfP’s summer film screenings during the month of August. First Film: Private, Saverio Costanzo’s allegorical film which reflects the larger struggles of Palestinians. A squad of Israeli soldiers invades the private home
To all of our supporters: THANK YOU! Our fundraiser was a success and we’re building more playgrounds in Gaza this summer! We raised over $17,000 and still counting at our fundraiser. To read the sordid details, click here. Two friends of PfP, both architects, one in Gaza and one in Pennsylvania, designed the following two playgrounds
One more week until PfP’s Gala Dinner and Concert, featuring renowned Lebanese Singer, May Nasr! To everyone who has already purchased or reserved tickets, Thank you! Your name will be on the guest list when you arrive. Tickets are still available and we would be very grateful if you could
Dear Friends, We’ve heard from a few of you that our invitation was not clear on the details. With our apologies for the initial email, we hope this one is clearer. PfP What: Gala dinner and concert by renowned Lebanese musician, May Nasr Why: Because we want to bring joy to children
There’s still time to purchase your tickets to see May Nasr in concert! There’s still time to do what little we all can do to make a difference.. We hope you will join us for this special Gala Dinner and Concert to help bring play and joy to children in Gaza after
Please join us for a special event! Gala Dinner and Concert for GazaOn May 3, 2009, PfP will host a wonderful evening with friends and supporters for the benefit of the children of Gaza. The evening will feature a concert by renowned Lebanese singer/songwriter May Nasr. Please take a moment to listen
Palestinians Will Never Forget By susan abulhawa How can anyone watching Gaza burn escape the bitter realization that history repeats itself? Many have compared Israel ’s treatment of Palestinians to Apartheid South Africa . But not in their cruelest hour did the Apartheid regime wreak such wanton murder and destruction. Let us stop mincing
We are excited to announce the launch of an initiative we’ve been working on for a while. PfP established a school in Gaza for grades 1-5. We’re in our third week now of operation and it’s amazing. The school is a mixture of traditional and non-traditional learning. The first few days were focused on getting
Play, while it cannot change the external realities of children’s lives, can be a vehicle for children to explore and enjoy their differences and similarities and to create, even for a brief time, a more just world where everyone is an equal and valued participant.