Text of interview published in http://www.globalonenessproject.org/ Sami Awad When I talk about nonviolence, and when I discuss nonviolence with people, the first word that comes to mind related to nonviolence is the word empowerment. And this is, for me, what nonviolence is all about. It is to empower individuals, empower families, empower communities, empowerContinue reading “Empowered by Nonviolence”
Category Archives: Palestine
Global Oneness Interview…
The challenge is to create a common thread of values where Jews, Christians, and Moslems begin to see that what is common between them outweighs, tremendously, what makes them different from each other. Sami Awad in The Core Essence iiiii 1 2 3 Sami Awad is the Executive Director of Holy Land Trust (HLT), aContinue reading “Global Oneness Interview…”
The Man Who Brought The Mahatma To Palestine
In between all the violence, Mubarak Awad has slowly brought the Gandhian way to bear… by Robert Hirschfield, Mubarak Awad LINK TO ARTICLE
Gandhis Of Olive Country
Another path to peace? Palestinians revel in Gandhi and the nonviolent struggle. by Aimee Ginsburg, LINK TO ARTICLE
2nd Annual Home Rebuilding Summer Camp
Join people from across the globe in this incredible and moving expereince; be personally invovled in re-building a home for a family that has suffered so much.
Why come to Palestine this Summer???
I know it may seem cold now, but summer will eventually be here and many of you are planning their vacations. Some will travel to traditional tourist locations, get a nice tan and a T-shirt they will be too embarrassed to wear at home, others will want more than to be tourists and will seekContinue reading “Why come to Palestine this Summer???”
Santa Comes To Bethlehem for Nonviolent Protest
Even though he is very busy this time of year giving gifts to children all around the world; this Christmas season Santa Claus took some time of and came on an early visit to Palestine. He did not come with gifts but came to stand in solidarity and bring hope to Palestinians suffering from theContinue reading “Santa Comes To Bethlehem for Nonviolent Protest”
Christmas in Bethlehem; a time for Joy and Resilience
The colored strings of lights are now decorating its streets. As you drive past homes you now see Christmas trees proudly placed in front of windows so that all may see. Manger Street is full of traffic at night but no one is complaining for everyone is waiting their turn to receive candy from oneContinue reading “Christmas in Bethlehem; a time for Joy and Resilience”
Realizing God’s dream for the Holy Land
By Desmond Tutu | October 26, 2007 WHENEVER I am asked if I am optimistic about an end to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, I say that I am not. Optimism requires clear signs that things are changing – meaningful words and unambiguous actions that point to real progress. I do not yet hear enough meaningful words,Continue reading “Realizing God’s dream for the Holy Land”
Victory for the residents of Bil’in village
The following is a the press release regarding the victory of Bil’in in its nonviolent resistance to the Apartheid Wall. A moment of pride for the Palestinian resistance movement to end the occupation. Victory for the residents of Bil’in village 4th September 2007: Following popular nonviolent resistance through joint struggle between Palestinian, Israeli and internationalContinue reading “Victory for the residents of Bil’in village”
Sami Awad 