Archives: People

Tala El-fahmawi is a mother, former teacher, writer, and granddaughter of Palestinian refugees. She works with PfP because she believes deeply in every child’s Right to Play.

Julian Lewis I am a writer, editor and social entrepreneur. As a parent who has travelled in the Middle East, I am inspired by Susan Abulhawa’s vision of playgrounds as ‘a special place and refuge’ for young Palestinians to play.

Henry Bowlby I was a Primary School teacher but now work for a playground construction company. I believe in the healing power of play so am pleased to help provide playgrounds to improve Palestinian children’s lives.​

Sarah Parkhouse I was a lawyer, now retired. I became  a supporter of PfPUK after a visit to the Holy Land and very much endorse the way in which it brings opportunities of play to children living in such challenging circumstances.

Evie Dickinson I work in Fundraising and Communications for a UK Charity and have been working within the small charity sector for around seven years. I hope to use my skills to boost awareness of Playgrounds for Palestine UK.

Ayah El-fahmawi is a scientist, aspiring doctor, and Palestinian American poet. She is thrilled to be a part of Playgrounds for Palestine which affirms the rights of children to live healthy and joyful lives.

Amer Zahr is an Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He has headlined packed houses at New York City’s world-famous Carnegie Hall and the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.  He is the founder of producer of the “1001 Laughs Ramallah

Pete Ayoub is an American-born son of two Arab Christian immigrants. He attained his B.S. from Cabrini University and his M.B.A. from Villanova University, where he has a dual concentration in International Business and Strategic Management.  It was at Villanova where Pete first met Susie, and learned how to volunteer with Playgrounds for Palestine.  His interest stemmed

Amali is a first generation Palestinian American who grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, with her 5 siblings.  She graduated from Temple University’s Doctorate Pharmacy program and helps her husband run their own businesses. She is a devoted wife, proud mom of three very active kids, runner, photo-taker, tree hugger, and life lover.   She is proud

Cassandra works as a carpenter and painter in Madison, WI and  lives at a Mary House, a catholic worker house that provides hospitality to low income families visiting the federal prison in Oxford WI.