Category Archives: Nonviolent Resistance

Palestine Summer Encounter 2007

Palestine Summer Encounter (PSE) is a one to three month cultural immersion and Arabic language training program in the West Bank. Participants live with a host family, volunteer with a local organization and study Arabic.PSE is a joint-project between Middle East Fellowship and Holy Land Trust. A 15 minute promotional video is available for viewingContinue reading “Palestine Summer Encounter 2007”

International Summer University of Tamera, from the 19th to 28th July, 2007

The Summer University 2007 will focus on 4 elements which are necessary building blocks for such an initiative: Solar Village and future technology Money and Finance – What does a future economic system look like that incorporates the principles of giving and receiving. Information Technology – going hi tech for a future without war GraceContinue reading “International Summer University of Tamera, from the 19th to 28th July, 2007”

The Purpose of Nonviolence in a Political Conflicts

In a political context, the common belief regarding nonviolent resistance (at least to those who do not misperceive it in its negative association as being passive, surrendering, non-confrontational, etc.) is that nonviolent resistance is a set of very powerful tools and strategies used to mobilize the masses, create global solidarity, and engage in advocacy campaigns in order to resist oppression andContinue reading “The Purpose of Nonviolence in a Political Conflicts”

Girls in Rafah remember Rachel Corrie

(Rafah) Mohamad Al Jamal    Friday, 16 March 2007 [Translated by Mazin Qumsiyeh from the Arabic printed in Friday’s Al Ayyam daily four years after American activist Rachel Corrie was killed in the southern Gaza Strip’s Rafah] Children from the young Palestinian Parliament commemorated the 4th anniversary of the loss of the International Solidarity MovementContinue reading “Girls in Rafah remember Rachel Corrie”

Umm Salamuna anti-Wall demonstration: the nonviolent resistance will not be deterred

(Bethlehem) Najib Farag    Saturday, 03 March 2007 Hundreds of Palestinians staged a nonviolent demonstration in Umm Salamuna Village as Israeli forces continue the confiscation of  land for Wall construction throughout the Bethlehem District. Foreign and Israeli supporters joined in Friday’s action that was sponsored by grass roots and official groups that refuse to letContinue reading “Umm Salamuna anti-Wall demonstration: the nonviolent resistance will not be deterred”

Palestine Summer Encounter(s) – The More the Better for Palestine

At Holy Land Trust, we are excited to begin preparations for the 4th Annual Palestine Summer Encounter Program (PSE). We are expecting our biggest PSE gathering to take place this year in Bethlehem and you are most welcomed to be part of it.  This program allows you the opportunity to come to Palestine and experience life, culture, and politicsContinue reading “Palestine Summer Encounter(s) – The More the Better for Palestine”

Nonviolent resistance: Wake up every day and ask yourself what you can do to resist the occupation

(Bethlehem) Najib Farag    Friday, 05 January 2007 Bethlehem’s Holy Land Trust, in cooperation with the European Union, is hosting a series of exercises  on popular nonviolent resistance to occupation. The workshops are part of an ongoing project of the last year and a half that have included cities and towns throughout the the WestContinue reading “Nonviolent resistance: Wake up every day and ask yourself what you can do to resist the occupation”