Projects
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