Nakba Remembrance Day

#Nakba

Greetings on this day of remembrance of the Nakba, the catastrophic displacement of the Palestinian people from their homes and lands. 

Nooran Alhamdan writes for the Voices of UNRWA blog: 

"I remember my father pointing out to me the school he attended as a child in the camp for twelve years, its blue and white logo faded but bright in the midst of the lean grey buildings. United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, was written on the sign.

"The school my father attended was an UNRWA school. The food he and his family relied on was UNRWA food assistance. The clinics he went to for basic healthcare were run by UNRWA.

"My first introduction to UNRWA was made years before I was even born. UNRWA has been a part of my family’s story and the story of millions of other Palestine refugees across the Middle East."

Read more at this link. 

Like so many in Gaza, a Palestine refugee in Beach refugee camp,
western Gaza City, uses the only means at her disposal to cook,
wash clothes and heat her home.
© 2017 UNRWA Photo by Tamer Hamam

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Thank you, Chuck Lutz

Thanks to Charles P. Lutz, now retiring from his long-held volunteer position with Churches for Middle East Peace. As Minnesota coordinator, Chuck provided regular information about resources, events, opportunities to advocate for justice, and alternative Holy Land travel. About my colleague for more than 30 years, I can only say, he does all things well. Chuck's keen insight, justice theology and can-do ability has accomplished much in the quest for justice and peace. And I am glad. 

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Opportunity Palestine

Check out the good work of Opportunity Palestine which supports Lutheran schools and educational programs in Palestine. Supporting Opportunity Palestine is a great way to make a positive impact on the future of Palestine's marvelous children. Click this link for some fantastic pictures and more information about Opportunity Palestine. 

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