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2011 Accomplishments

Posted on December 26, 2011

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Uprisings: From Kashmir to Egypt to Wall Street

Alternative Radio’s David Barsamian inspires audience at Nov. 10 discussion, Uprisings: From Kashmir to Egypt to Wall Street. Photo courtesy of John Harvey.

  • Presented Peace Works 2011: Solidarity in Action featuring Alice Walker, Sharif Abdel-Kouddous, Dr. Dalit Baum, Noura Erakat, and over 400 participants
  • Participated in Move Over AIPAC conference & Washington DC actions
  • Contributed to U.S. Campaign annual meeting in Washington DC
  • Funded a water purification unit for Rafah, Gaza, kindergarten
  • Supported 2011 Rachel Corrie Ramadan Soccer Tournament in Rafah
  • Provided olive trees to Palestine farmers Engaged three RCF interns, two work study students, and countless volunteers.
  • Educated the public and media about the Corrie family trial in Israel
  • Led campaign to convince National Building Museum to cancel public ceremony for Caterpillar Inc.
  • Supported local BDS efforts: TESC Divest and the Olympia Food Co-op
  • Awarded the Rachel Corrie Memorial Scholarship at The Evergreen State College
  • Managed Iraqi Student Solidarity Committee scholarship
  • Educated U.S. members of Congress in district meetings with Corries, flotilla participants, Israeli Dorothy Naor, and local constituents
  • Launched Gaza Pen Pal Project with UNWRA school
  • Corresponded with key Iranian officials to support release of U.S. hikers held in Iranian prison.
  • Supported Washington State participants on the U.S. Boat to Gaza
  • Co-sponsored Maia Mural Brigade Delegation to Gaza
  • Provided numerous Corrie family speaking events and interviews from at home in Olympia, Washington, to Istanbul, the West Bank, Jerusalem, Washington DC, Des Moines, Iowa, and McMinnville, Oregon – to name a few!

Events

  • Ziad Abbas: Children Under Occupation: Human Rights, International Solidarity and Water in Palestine
  • Mohammed Omer: Voice of the Voiceless
  • March 16th: Continuing Quest for Justice: Rachel Corrie Eight Years Later
  • May 15th: Palestinian Nakba Day: Reading and Remembrance
  • Remi Kanazi and Dr. Nada Elia: Challenging Racism through Art and Activism
  • David Barsamian: Uprisings: From Kashmir to Egypt to Wall Street
  • Co-sponsor: Mideast Solidarity Project 8th Annual Middle East Film Festival Co-sponsor: U.S. Policy in Palestine-
  • Israel: Engaging Faith Communities in Pursuit of a Just Peace
  • Provided post-screening panel for film Israel vs Israel by filmmaker Terje Carlsson
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  • ABOUT RCF
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  • PROJECTS
    • A Tale of Two Cities: Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project
    • Gaza Projects
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      • Rachel Corrie Gaza Sport Initiative
      • Palestinian Cultural Palace – Youth Performances
    • Olympia Arab Festival
      • Shuruq 4.5 Olympia Arab Festival 2020
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    • RCF Educational Scholarships
      • Birzeit University Women’s Scholarship
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