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Summer Films, Kites, Playgrounds, and More…

  . . . 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 of a Palestinian family and forces the family members to live and sleep entirely in their living room while the soldiers move in upstairs. The family, like the Palestinian people, is faced with a difficult dilemma: how to respond to Israeli invasion and occupation. Here are the details: Where: Ethical Society Building (1906 Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia PA) When: August 12th @ 7PM   Second Film: Jenin Jenin, a

Thank you! we’re building two playgrounds in Gaza this summer!

    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 for us, which will be installed in Gaza this summer using local materials and local labor: We have several playgrounds in the pipeline, which will be started in 2010.  They are: 1. Maysoon’s Kids in Silwad [finally!] 2. Arroub refugee camp [from Heather and Armen’s wedding] 3. Jenin refugee camp [from the Madison PfP chapter] If

Playgrounds for Palestine’s Dinner/Concert, One week away!

      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 let us know if you plan to attend so we can get a general idea of the head count.   We are so looking

By popular demand: an Update on PfP Fundraiser

      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 in Gaza Because we believe that they deserve to play Because they have suffered what no child should suffer Because we have so much to give, even in this economy Because building playgrounds is an act of Love When:         Sunday, May 3rd Where:        ACE Conference Center  800 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Main Switchboard: 610-825-8000   How much:  Adults: $85 Children, Seniors, Students: $50   What else: dinner, raffles, silent auction, children’s activities, music, community, awards, and more    Want to be a sponsor? Merry-Go-Round Level – $5,000 +

Reminder! May Nasr in Concert for Gaza

      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 the horror they went through this year.  On 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

You’re Invited to a Gala Dinner and Concert for Gaza

    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 to some of her music online.

Palestinians Will Never Forget, by susan abulhawa

  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 words.  What is happening

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Phoenix Elementary in Gaza

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 to know each other, consulting with children about what they want to get out of the school, how they want

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This donation, our first to PfP, is to honor the children that see beyond conflict, and remind us to be ever present.